The 2025 Formula 1 season resumes this Saturday, July 26, with the Sprint race at the iconic Spa-Francorchamps circuit for the Belgian Grand Prix. This marks the third Sprint event of the season following previous wins by Lewis Hamilton in China and Oscar Piastri in Miami. With Piastri securing Sprint pole position on Friday with a commanding performance, the McLaren driver has a solid chance to notch up his second Sprint victory of the year. He continues to lead the drivers’ standings, holding a narrow eight-point lead over teammate Lando Norris, who will start third.
However, it’s not just a McLaren affair on the front row. Reigning world champion Max Verstappen split the two McLaren cars in qualifying and will start alongside Piastri, promising a thrilling battle up front. The Sprint format features 15 intense laps and could be further spiced up by the potential for rain. With the top three all title contenders and unpredictable weather on the horizon, fans can expect a high-stakes showdown at one of F1’s most revered tracks.
The Sprint race is scheduled to begin at 12:00 PM local time (CEST), making for an early start in other parts of the world. For example, viewers in New York will need to tune in at 6:00 AM, while fans in London can watch at 11:00 AM. Australian audiences will see the race during prime-time hours, with the lights out at 8:00 PM AEST. The international nature of F1 ensures that fans across various time zones will be tuning in simultaneously to catch the action.
Viewers around the globe can catch the Belgian Grand Prix Sprint race live on TV, with broadcasting options depending on region. In the United States, ESPN will air the race live, while fans in the UK can watch via Sky Sports. Other major broadcasters include DAZN in Spain, Viaplay in the Netherlands, Fox Sports in Mexico and Australia, and SuperSport across Africa. F1TV Pro is also available in select countries for those preferring a direct streaming option.
The 2025 season continues to offer dramatic moments and fierce competition among top drivers like Hamilton, Verstappen, Norris, and Piastri. As the sport’s popularity grows globally, GPFans remains committed to delivering 24/7 coverage of every angle—from qualifying drama to race-day showdowns. With new media platforms driving how fans engage with Formula 1, coverage of events like the Belgian Sprint is now more accessible than ever before.
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