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The Independent
4 days ago
- Sport
- The Independent
F1 weather forecast: Rain expected for Belgian Grand Prix at Spa
F1 returns after a three-week mid-season break for the Belgian Grand Prix at the famous Spa-Francorchamps circuit - and the third sprint weekend of the 2025 season. Lando Norris won his home race last time out at the British Grand Prix, capitalising on teammate Oscar Piastri 's penalty to claim his second victory in a row. Piastri's lead in the world championship is now just eight points at the halfway stage of the season. Nico Hulkenberg secured his first-ever podium in F1 at Silverstone, while Lewis Hamilton once again finished fourth as he continues to chase a first podium in Ferrari red. Hamilton won last year's race at Spa-Francorchamps after George Russell was disqualified. This weekend's race will also be the first since Christian Horner's dismissal at Red Bull, with Laurent Mekies taking charge for the first time. But what is the weather forecast in Spa on Sunday? Rain is in the air on Sunday morning, with a 70% chance of precipitation. A thunderstorm is expected in the region around 2pm local time - one hour before lights out - with an 80% chance of rain. From 3pm, when the race starts, the showers are expected to decrease. By the end of the two-hour race period, the chance of rain has fallen to 40%. The 2021 Belgian GP was abandoned due to wet weather. Organisers will be hoping to avoid a repeat today.
Yahoo
21-07-2025
- Automotive
- Yahoo
How to follow Belgian Grand Prix on the BBC
Formula 1 moves into the second half of the season with the Belgian Grand Prix at Spa-Francorchamps from 25-27 July. It's also a sprint weekend so extra points are on offer in Saturday's 15-lap race. After winning the past two grands prix, Lando Norris has narrowed the gap in the drivers' championship to his McLaren team-mate Oscar Piastri to eight points. Sunday's main grand prix, over 44 laps, starts at 14:00 BST. Session start times and BBC coverage Commentary of the race will be on BBC Radio 5 Live, BBC Sounds, the BBC Sport website and app and most smart speakers. Make sure to download the Chequered Flag podcast, which previews and reviews every race of the season. All times BST Friday, 25 July Practice session: 11:30-12:30 (BBC Radio 5 Sports Extra 2, BBC Sounds and smart speakers) Sprint qualifying: 15:30-16:14 (BBC Radio 5 Sports Extra 2, BBC Sounds and smart speakers) Saturday, 26 July Sprint race: 11:00 (BBC Radio 5 Live and Sports Extra 2, BBC Sounds and smart speakers) Qualifying: 15:00-16:00 (BBC Radio 5 Sports Extra 2, BBC Sounds and smart speakers) Sunday, 27 July Race: 14:00 (BBC Radio 5 Live, BBC Sounds and smart speakers) What is the weather forecast in Spa? The weather at Spa, located in the Ardennes Forest, is notoriously unpredictable and the early forecast suggests this year will be no exception. A high of 23C is predicted for all three days with light showers expected on the Friday and Saturday. Sunday is looking sunnier but the possibility of rain remains. A new boss at Red Bull Following Christian Horner's sacking as Red Bull team principal and chief executive, Laurent Mekies takes charge for the first time after his promotion from second team Racing Bulls. The 48-year-old Frenchman had been at Racing Bulls since the start of the 2024 season and was previously racing director for Ferrari. It is the first time anyone other than Horner has been in charge of Red Bull's main F1 team since their debut in 2005. Englishman Alan Permane, 58, has been promoted to team principal of Racing Bulls from his position as racing director. Could Horner end up at another F1 team? Chequered Flag Extra: What next for Max Verstappen?
