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2026 F1 Belgian GP schedule, India timings

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Formula 1 heads to the iconic Spa-Francorchamps this weekend for Round 10 of the 2026 world championship. The title fight has tightened at the top, with just 25 points separating Kimi Antonelli and George Russell, while Lewis Hamilton is just another seven points behind.

The circuit will also host Formula 2, with India’s Kush Maini looking to continue his progress up the order. Here’s our ultimate guide for when and where to tune in from India.

F1 Belgian GP schedule

After his incredible run of five wins in a row, Antonelli’s title charge has taken a big hit due to reliability issues. As a result, his once 66-point lead has now been slashed to just 25 points. Moreover, Ferrari has emerged as a genuine contender, winning two out of the last three races.

Lando Norris, meanwhile, has been handed a 10-place grid penalty for the Belgian GP after McLaren opted to fit a new power electronics unit to his car in a bid to improve recent reliability issues. The team is hopeful that the overtaking opportunities at Spa will help counteract the grid penalty. 

F1 Belgian GP: Where to watch?

All F1 Belgian GP sessions will be streamed live on the FanCode and F1 TV apps.

2026 F1 Belgian GP schedule IST

Date

Day

Session

Time

July 17

Friday

FP1

5pm

July 17

Friday

FP2

8:30pm

July 18

Saturday

FP3

4pm

July 18

Saturday

Qualifying

7:30pm

July 19

Sunday

Race

6:30pm

F2 Belgian GP schedule

Red Bull junior Nikola Tsolov comes to Belgium with six race wins to his name this season, including double victory at Silverstone. He currently leads the championship by 17 points from Gabriele Mini. Rafael Camara and Alexander Dunne, meanwhile, are locked in a tight battle for third place in the standings, with just two points separating them.

India’s Kush Maini is also firmly in the battle for a top-five finish. A strong weekend at Silverstone, where he finished on the podium in the Feature Race, saw him climb from P9 to P6 overall – leaving him just six points behind fifth-placed Noel Leon.

 

F2 Belgian GP: Where to watch?

All F2 Belgian GP sessions will be streamed live on the FanCode and F1 TV apps.

2026 F2 Belgian GP schedule IST

Date

Day

Session

Time

July 17

Friday

Practice

2:35pm

July 17

Friday

Qualifying

7:25pm

July 18

Saturday

Sprint Race

5:45pm

July 19

Sunday

Feature Race

1:30pm

 

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