Charles Leclerc (MON) Ferrari SF-24 leads at the start of the race. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 14, Belgian Grand — Charles Leclerc (MON) Ferrari SF-24 leads at the start of the race…

2024 F1 Belgian Grand Prix - Race as it happened

Recap the 2024 F1 Belgian Grand Prix.

2024 F1 Belgian Grand Prix - Race Results from Round 14

Connor McDonagh_1

28 Jul 2024

14:03

The 2024 Belgian GP is underway

Can Max Verstappen win from 11th on the grid? Here we go at Spa...

14:00

Formation lap underway

Leclerc leads the pack away for the formation lap.

13:57

Tyres

Mediums for everyone except Sainz, Stroll and Zhou on the hards; Ricciardo on the softs.

13:51

Reminder of the grid

Leclerc, Perez, Hamilton, Norris, Piastri, Russell, Sainz, Alonso, Ocon, Albon, Verstappen, Gasly, Ricciardo, Bottas, Stroll, Hulkenberg, Magnussen, Sargeant, Zhou and Tsunoda.

13:47

Tyre chat

Here who has what in terms of the top four teams:

Leclerc: Two mediums & two hards
Perez, Verstappen: Two mediums & one hard
Sainz, Hamilton, Russell, Norris, Piastri: One medium & two hards

13:30

30 minutes until lights out

Drivers are heading to the grid ahead of the usual pre-race activities.

13:25

The drivers' parade at Spa

Esteban Ocon (FRA) Alpine F1 Team on the drivers' parade. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 14, Belgian Grand Prix, Spa — Esteban Ocon (FRA) Alpine F1 Team on the drivers' parade. Formula 1 World…

13:17

What to expect

McLaren and Red Bull to have the best race pace
Perez with a great chance to lead after Lap 1, starting second beind Leclerc
Verstappen starts from 11th after his grid penalty
A dry race
Two-stop strategy according to Pirelli

13:15

The grid

Leclerc, Perez, Hamilton, Norris, Piastri, Russell, Sainz, Alonso, Ocon, Albon, Verstappen, Gasly, Ricciardo, Bottas, Stroll, Hulkenberg, Magnussen, Sargeant, Zhou and Tsunoda.

13:11

Welcome

Hello everyone and welcome to the Crash.net live blog for race day at the Belgian Grand Prix.

The 44-lap race kicks off in just under 50 minutes' time as Charles Leclerc looks to return to winning ways from pole position.