How to watch 2023 Belgian Grand Prix: F1 live stream, TV schedule and start time

The 2023 F1 calendar boasts 23 grands prix, hosted by some truly great racing venues. But among them sits the jewel in the crown: Spa-Francorchamps.

Home of the Belgian GP, the iconic circuit is the next opportunity for rival teams to knock Red Bull off its perch – the race weekend also boasting the third sprint race of the season – but after a dominant performance in Hungary, stopping Max Verstappen looks to be an increasingly difficult task.

Despite qualifying second behind surprise pole sitter Lewis Hamilton, the Dutchman effectively captured Red Bull‘s 11th consecutive grand prix victory of the season by Turn 1 – surpassing his former rival and finishing 33 seconds ahead of the rest of the field by the time he took the chequered flag. Similar superiority could be expected in Belgium – especially after his last visit.

Belgian Grand Prix support races

As the summer break looms, the Belgian Grand Prix becomes the third race in a row to a jam in a full-support bill, with races in F2 and F3 scheduled to take place alongside F1.

In Hungary, Gabriel Bortoleto tightened his grip on the F3 title, finishing second in the sprint and seventh in the feature race, extending his lead at the top of the drivers’ standings to 43 points. Similarly in F2, Frederik Vesti helped his chances at an F1 promotion recovering from a slow sprint to capture third in Sunday’s 37-lap feature race. The result keeps him at the top of the standings, leading Théo Pourchaire by a nine-point margin.

But with a full wet weather weekend in Belgium looming, the running order could suddenly change.

Who will win the 2023 Belgian GP?

Since his dominant performance at Spa-Francorchamps last year, little has changed for Verstappen – the Dutchman remaining a force at the front that the rest of the field have been unable to stop. Achieving motor sport immortality in Hungary – becoming the first team to win 12 consecutive F1 grands prix – it’s becoming increasingly difficult to bet against a Red Bull winning the next one. But a full wet weather weekend could provide other teams with a slim chance.

In the fierce battle for second place, McLaren is currently the closest team to the leaders, with Norris having podiums at the last two races. With the Spa-Francorchamps circuit’s fast and swooping track layout possibly suiting the characteristics of the MCL60, both Norris and Piastri could be in the hunt once again. The former was even on track for pole in 2021, going fastest in the first two sessions of qualifying before crashing spectacularly at Eau Rouge. In his current form, it’s likely Norris has learned from his mistakes and could become a thorn in Verstappen’s side.

But, then again, the hazardous conditions of the weekend could play into the hands of experience – meaning possible victories for Hamilton or a hopeful Fernando Alonso. The Briton took an unlikely 103rd pole position in Hungary, showcasing the pace of the Mercedes, but had all his hard work undone by Turn 1 – Spa signifying a shot at redemption. On the other hand, Alonso’s Aston Martin has been going backwards in recent races, not reaching the podium since the Canadian GP, but a miracle drive from the Spaniard is never too far out of the question.

2023 Belgian GP full session times

All times in BST