Rain was expected on Saturday and Sunday at Spa, but the changing forecast could affect the teams’ plans for qualifying.
2020 Belgian Grand Prix articles archive
Ferrari “slow in all three sectors” admits Binotto after grim Friday
2020 Belgian Grand Prix
Posted onFerrari team principal Mattia Binotto says their car couldn’t get its tyres to work after ending Friday practice 15th and 17th at Spa.
FIA targets 10% downforce cut through 2021 rules changes for safety reasons
2020 Belgian Grand Prix
Posted onThe FIA revealed details of three further changes to the technical regulations for 2021 which are intended to cut downforce due to concerns over safety.
Vettel not surprised as Ferrari lap 1.3 seconds slower than last year
2020 Belgian Grand Prix
Posted onSebastian Vettel said it came as no surprise to him to learn Ferrari had lapped over 1.3 seconds slower than last year in practice for the Belgian Grand Prix.
Renault dropped Racing Point appeal because it expects rules changes – Abiteboul
2020 Belgian Grand Prix
Posted onRenault managing director Cyril Abiteboul has explained the team’s reasons for dropping its appeal against the outcome of its protest against Racing Point.
Hamilton: Close times in Spa practice shows the F1 field is tightening up
2020 Belgian Grand Prix
Posted onLewis Hamilton says the small differences in times between the leading cars in practice for the Belgian Grand Prix shows the teams are getting closer together as the season progresses.
Verstappen, Ricciardo and Hamilton tight at the top in second practice
2020 Belgian Grand Prix second practice
Posted onThree different cars and power unit manufacturers were separated by less than a tenth of a second at the end of second practice for the Belgian Grand Prix.
2020 Belgian Grand Prix practice in pictures
F1 Pictures
Posted onPictures from the first day of practice for the 2020 Belgian Grand Prix.
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Posted onEnter your Belgian Grand Prix predictions to win a copy of F1 2020: Michael Schumacher edition this weekend.
‘We aren’t seeing the real Sebastian Vettel at the moment’ – Horner
2020 Belgian Grand Prix
Posted onSebastian Vettel’s former team principal Christian Horner says the four-times champion’s real potential isn’t being seen in Formula 1 at the moment.
Wolff predicts Racing Point case will not go to appeal court
2020 Belgian Grand Prix
Posted onMercedes team principal Toto Wolff predicted the Racing Point row will not end up before the FIA’s International Court of Appeal after Renault dropped their protest.
Bottas quickest before puncture as three drivers fail to set times
2020 Belgian Grand Prix first practice
Posted onValtteri Bottas narrowly led the first practice session for the Belgian Grand Prix by less than a tenth of a second from two other drivers.
No change to Mercedes’ black overalls despite heat concerns – Bottas
2020 Belgian Grand Prix
Posted onMercedes have not changed their driver overalls for this weekend’s race despite the concerns Valtteri Bottas raised over cooling during the previous round in Spain.
“Quali mode’ ban won’t put Red Bull on terms with Mercedes – Verstappen
2020 Belgian Grand Prix
Posted onMax Verstappen doubts the coming ban on engine ‘quali modes’ will make enough of a difference for Red Bull to compete with Mercedes in qualifying.
Raikkonen hasn’t decided if he wants to race in F1 next year
2020 Belgian Grand Prix
Posted onKimi Raikkonen is yet to decide on whether he wants to continue racing in 2021 but says: “There’s going to be a point that I want to be home and to do other things.”
2020 Belgian Grand Prix build-up in pictures
F1 Pictures
Posted onPictures from the build-up to the 2020 Belgian Grand Prix, where tributes are being paid to Formula 2 driver Anthoine Hubert, who died at the circuit last year.
Gasly carrying pictures of Hubert on special helmet for Belgian GP
2020 Belgian Grand Prix drivers' helmets
Posted onPierre Gasly has revealed the special helmet he will wear at Spa-Francorchamps this weekend in tribute to Anthoine Hubert.
Leclerc explains why he drove two laps with his seat belts undone
2020 Belgian Grand Prix
Posted onCharles Leclerc has explained how he managed to drive two laps in the Spanish Grand Prix with his seat belts disconnected.
Hamilton will not boycott Belgian Grand Prix over Jacob Blake shooting
2020 Belgian Grand Prix
Posted onLewis Hamilton says he does not intend to join other sportspeople in boycotting events in protest over the shooting of Jacob Blake in America.
Verstappen: Both Mercedes drivers should be ahead of me in points
2020 Belgian Grand Prix
Posted onMax Verstappen says he has been able to split the two Mercedes drivers in the championship because Red Bull have “over achieved” in some races this year.