Alexander Albon (THA) Williams Racing FW45 and Logan Sargeant (USA) Williams Racing FW45. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd
Alexander Albon (THA) Williams Racing FW45 and Logan Sargeant (USA) Williams Racing FW45. …

2023 F1 Belgian Grand Prix - Sprint Race - as it happened

Max Verstappen overtook the impressive Oscar Piastri in a rain-affected 11-lap sprint race at the F1 Belgian Grand Prix.

Lewis Hamilton was hampered by a five-second time penalty.

29 Jul 2023
11:42
Five minutes to go

Zhou, Tsunoda, Magnussen, Hulkenberg and Alonso are in the drop-zone.

11:41
Verstappen goes fastest

He's 0.6s clear of Russell at the top of the timesheets.

11:40
Leclerc takes to the top

0.8s clear for the Ferrari driver.

He's soon beaten by Piastri, by just a tenth in the McLaren.

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11:39
Hamilton sets the early pace

A 2m02.297s for the seven-time world champion. 

Russell is nearly 3s off in second.

11:37
Sprint race time

Due to a delay to start time of the Sprint Shootout, the start time for the Sprint has been moved to 4:05pm UK time.

11:36
Tyres

As expected, the intermediates are the choice of tyre.

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11:35
SQ1 is underway

After a 35-minute delay, SQ1 is underway.

11:24
Brundle fuming over delayed start

“We’re waiting for the track to dry and cleaning the water away. That’s what the Formula 1 cars are for. That’s why we have wet tyres.”

11:22
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11:19
SQ1 start time

Confirmation from the FIA that SQ1 will start at 11:35am UK time.

11:14
A wet Spa

Wet Alpine F1 Team A523. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 13, Belgian Grand Prix, Spa Francorchamps, Belgium, Sprint
Wet Alpine F1 Team A523. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 13, Belgian Grand Prix, Spa…

11:08
News from the FIA

If the Sprint Shootout can't go ahead, the grid for the sprint will be determined by yesterday's qualifying session.

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11:01
No start time just yet from the FIA

Sergio Perez (MEX) Red Bull Racing RB19. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 13, Belgian Grand Prix, Spa Francorchamps,
Sergio Perez (MEX) Red Bull Racing RB19. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 13, Belgian Grand…

10:48
Start delayed

Due to the heavy rain, the start of the shootout has been delayed.

10:46
Weather

It's currently raining heavily at Spa. 

Should be an exciting session ahead.

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10:44
A sprint weekend

How does the format work?

Sergio Perez (MEX) Red Bull Racing and team mate Max Verstappen (NLD) Red Bull Racing. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd
Sergio Perez (MEX) Red Bull Racing and team mate Max Verstappen (NLD) Red Bull Racing. Formula…

10:43
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10:43
Welcome

Hello everyone to Saturday for the Belgian Grand Prix.

It's Sprint day - meaning there's a second qualifying session coming up shortly.

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