Race Preview
Belgian GP — Race Preview
16 July 2026
Circuit at a glance
Length
7.004 km
Corners
19
Direction
clockwise
First held
1950
Lap record
1:44.701
HAM · 2020
Track character
DownforceLowOvertakingEasyTyre wearMediumLimitationBalancedBrake demandMedium
Tyre allocation
C0C1C2HardC3MediumC4SoftC5
Last 3 events at this circuit
| Season | Winner | Team | Pole | Pole time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | PIAOscar Piastri | McLaren | NORLando Norris | 1:40.562 |
| 2024 | HAMLewis Hamilton | Mercedes | VERMax Verstappen | 1:53.159 |
| 2023 | VERMax Verstappen | Red Bull | VERMax Verstappen | 1:46.168 |
Venue all-time
Events held
30
Pole → win
46%
conversion rate
Most wins
5× Michael Schumacher
driver
Most wins
9× Ferrari
constructor