It is on this old -fashioned route, the longest of the calendar (7.004 km) that will compete on Sunday July 27 thirteenth round of the world championship which will also be the scene of the third Sprint race of the year scheduled for Saturday at 4 p.m.
Like every year, Over 360,000 spectators Many French people will make the trip to Belgian Ardennes to take place around this high -speed, technical and complete route which is considered a “Formula 1 University” because of the many different types of turns and the additional uncertainty that the weather can bring.
“I can’t wait to run on this circuit where I won my first single -seater race, in addition to last year’s race in F2,” explains the Frenchman Isack Hadjar Who driving his Racing Bulls has not scored any points in the last three racing weekends but who hopes to find a smile in Belgium.
For his part, the Haas pilot, the Norman Esteban Oconfirst tricolor in the pilot ranking (10th) explains that he is always looking forward to going to Spa. “There is always this chance of rain that opens up opportunities. Each small detail must be perfect to be able to build on the first and the second qualification session, avoid trouble and try to score points in both races.”
As for French Pierre Gasly Who remains on a positive result (6ᵉ) in Silverstone at the wheel of his Alpine, it will be like every year a weekend loaded with emotions. “Spa is a place loaded with painful memories for me and many others”. He gave an appointment to all those who want this at the end of the day Thursday for a running-called ‘Run for Anthoine’ will compete on the circuit in memory of his friend Anthoine Hubert who died tragically during the 2019 Belgium Grand Prix.
Belgian Grand Prix
Friday July 25 :
Tests at 12:30 p.m. and 4:30 p.m.
Sprint qualifications at 5.15 p.m.
Saturday July 26:
Sprint race at 12 noon
Qualifications at 4 p.m.
Sunday July 27:
Race at 3 p.m.