The Belgian Grand Prix is scheduled to take place from 26-28 August at the iconic Circuit de Spa-Francorchamps
The Belgian Grand Prix was designated the European Grand Prix six times between 1925 and 1973 when this title was an honorary designation given each year to one Grand Prix race in Europe. It is one of the most popular races on the Formula One calendar, because of the scenic and historical Spa-Francorchamps circuit being a favorite of drivers and fans. It was first held way back in 1925 and has been a regular feature on the F1 calendar since 1975.
The Belgian GP will take place at Circuit de Spa-Francorchamps – a 7.004 km (4.352 mi) motor-racing circuit in Stavelot, Belgium. It is the current venue of the Formula One Belgian Grand Prix, hosting its first Grand Prix in 1925, and has held a Grand Prix every year since 1985 (except in 2003 and 2006). The circuit comprises 20 turns and is an FIA Grade 1 licensed circuit with a crowd capacity of 70,000.
Michael Schumacher is the most successful driver in the history of the Belgian Grand Prix. The German has won it a record six times. Ferrari is the most successful constructor’ with 18 wins. Valtteri Bottas’ lap timing of 1:46.286 in the 2018 Belgian Grand Prix is the official race lap record at this GP.
For the current grid, Lewis Hamilton is the most successful driver. The Mercedes man has won it four times – 2010, 2015, 2017, and 2020, ahead of Sebastian Vettel, who has won the Belgian GP thrice.
Where do things stand ahead of the Belgian GP?
Red Bull dominates the drivers’ championship standings as we prepare for the resumption of F1 action this weekend after the month-long summer break. Max Verstappen leads the standings with 258 points. Ferrari’s Charles Leclerc occupies second place with 178 points. Perez lies in the third spot with 173 – ahead of George Russell, Carlos Sainz, and Lewis Hamilton.
In the constructors’ championship, Red Bull lead the table and are miles ahead of the chasing pack with 434 points. Ferrari are significantly behind in second place with 334 points. Mercedes are further behind – they occupy third place, having earned 304 points.
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