Heavy rainfall has severely impacted the Belgian Grand Prix weekend at Spa-Francorchamps, forcing the cancellation of the FIA Formula 3 feature race. Persistent downpours made track conditions undrivable, with the F3 cars unable to complete even a single formation lap without multiple incidents. The weather shows no sign of improving, putting the main Formula 1 race later in the day under serious threat of delays or cancellation.
The trouble began when the F3 field attempted a lap behind the safety car, but multiple drivers lost control almost immediately. A collision between Tim Tramnitz and Brando Badoer occurred on the Kemmel Straight due to poor visibility, while James Hedley also spun off in the treacherous conditions, highlighting the severity of the storm and lack of grip on the wet surface.
Although there was a brief let-up in the weather, which allowed the safety car to lead the field out again at 9:05 AM local time, it did little to improve matters. On that very lap, Tasanapol Inthraphuvasak lost control of his Campos car and ended up stuck on a kerb, prompting race officials to deploy the red flag once again. It was the final attempt to proceed before the decision was made to abandon the race entirely.
With no laps completed under green flag conditions, the event was declared void — no points were awarded, and no winner was announced. The red flag officially signaled the end of proceedings, with the FIA determining it was unsafe to continue due to ongoing downpours and low visibility. This outcome is particularly disappointing for the F3 championship contenders, who lost a key opportunity to score vital points.
Looking ahead, forecasts predict similar weather throughout the day, raising significant concerns about the viability of the Formula 1 Grand Prix scheduled for 15:00 local time. Race officials are closely monitoring the situation, as safety remains the top priority. The chaos at Spa is a stark reminder of the challenges posed by racing in extreme weather — and how quickly conditions can force entire events to a halt.
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