Due to the newly introduced sprint weekend format, the qualifying event at the Spa circuit will commence on Friday evening following a lone practice session.
When does the Belgian Grand Prix qualifying session kick-off?
The qualifying round for the Belgian Grand Prix is set to get underway at 5pm local time (+2 GMT) at the Spa circuit.
Date: Friday, 29th July, 2023
Kick-off times: 15:00 GMT / 16:00 BST / 17:00 CEST / 17:00 SAT / 18:00 EAT / 11:00 ET / 08:00 PT / 01:00 AEST (Saturday) / 00:00 JST (Sunday) / 20:30 IST
Amendment: Owing to unexpected rainfall, the start of the qualifying round has been postponed by 10 minutes.
Is your country or region not listed? Look at the schedule page to find broadcast timings according to your local timezone.
Here are the 2023 Belgian Grand Prix session timings in various time zones:
Session
GMT
BST
CEST
ET
PT
AEST
JST
IST
FP1
11:30
12:30
13:30
07:30
04:30
21:30
20:30
17:00
Qualifying
15:00
16:00
17:00
11:00
08:00
01:00¹
00:00¹
20:30
Sprint Q
10:00
11:00
12:00
06:00
03:00
20:00
19:00
15:30
Sprint
14:30
15:30
16:30
10:30
07:30
00:30¹
23:30
20:00
Race
13:00
14:00
15:00
09:00
06:00
23:00
22:00
18:30
How can I tune in to the qualifying round?
Formula 1 is broadcast live worldwide. Broadcasting channels vary by region. For Europe, Americas, Asia, Oceania, and Africa, refer to the detailed list above.
Can I stream the qualifying round?
Subscribers from certain countries can sign up for F1 TV to stream the qualifying round on their chosen device. Some regional broadcasters such as Sky TV (UK) and Movistar (Spain) also provide their own streaming services.
Live updates and commentary
F1 Flow.com will provide real-time updates from the Spa circuit throughout the weekend, including live commentary during the qualifying round on Friday.
Belgian GP – FP1 results are listed below. For full results, refer to the data above.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) about Belgian F1 GP Qualifying Guide
When does the qualifying for the Belgian Grand Prix start?
The qualifying round for the Belgian Grand Prix will commence at 5pm local time (+2 GMT) at the Spa circuit on Friday, 29th July, 2023.
Has there been a change in the start time of the qualifying round?
Yes, due to unexpected rainfall, the commencement of the qualifying round has been delayed by 10 minutes.
Where can I check the broadcast times for my local timezone?
You can find broadcast timings according to your local timezone on the schedule page if your country or region isn’t listed in the provided schedule.
How can I watch the qualifying round?
Formula 1 is broadcast live worldwide. Broadcasting channels vary by region. You can also stream the qualifying round on F1 TV, or through certain regional broadcasters’ streaming services like Sky TV (UK) and Movistar (Spain).
Where can I get live updates and commentary during the event?
F1 Flow.com will provide real-time updates from the Spa circuit throughout the weekend, including live commentary during the qualifying round on Friday.
