29 augustus 2020 – After a week of rest, the 2020 Formula 1 season will continue with the next triptych, starting at Spa-Francorchamps. Can Max Verstappen participate in his home race for the victory? In this article you will find all the information about the race.
The Formula 1 drivers and teams have had a week to refuel from the second triple header of the season. The third triptych will start at Spa-Francorchamps this weekend. After the race in the Ardennes, the circus travels directly to Monza, followed by a debut at Mugello. But first, one of the most loved races on the calendar: the Grand Prix of Belgium.
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With two second places and a victory, Max Verstappen can look back with satisfaction on the second triptych of this packed season. Although the Mercedes still seem too fast – unless it gets very hot and tire wear starts to play a role – the Dutchman takes his podium places. As a result, he is neatly second in the standings for the world title, although the gap on leader Lewis Hamilton has already increased to 37 points. Can he narrow the margin in his home race? In this article, we’ll bring you up to speed on everything you need to know about the race, where to watch and stream Formula 1, and more.
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When does the Grand Prix of Belgium take place?
Date: Sunday, August 30, 2020
Start time: 3.10 p.m. Dutch time
From Friday 28 to Sunday 30 August 2020, the Formula 1 Grand Prix of Belgium will be played on the Spa-Francorchamps circuit. On Friday, two free practice sessions of one and a half hours are scheduled. The first practice of the Belgian GP starts at 11 a.m., the second free practice starts at 3 p.m. The last free practice session is scheduled for an hour on Saturday at 12:00 noon. Qualifying starts two hours after that session, at 3 p.m. An hour later we know what the starting grid for the race looks like. The Grand Prix of Belgium takes place on Sunday afternoon, August 30, and starts at 3.10 p.m. Dutch time.
How can I watch the Belgian Grand Prix?
Transmitter: Ziggo Sport
Channel: 14 for Ziggo customers
Start broadcast: 2 p.m. Dutch time
Start of the race: 3.10 p.m. Dutch time
Zender: RTL Germany
Channel: 47 for KPN and Telfort, channel 58 for Ziggo customers
Start broadcast: 2 p.m. Dutch time
Transmitter: Canvas
Channel: 30 for KPN and Telfort customers, channel 52 for Ziggo
Start of broadcast: 3 p.m. Dutch time
You can watch the Formula 1 Grand Prix of Belgium on Dutch television via RTL Deutschland and via provider Ziggo. The German channel is available from all providers and reports live on qualifying and the race. Before the race, an extensive preview takes place from location. The disadvantage is that the live broadcast is interrupted several times during the match by advertisements. The RTL Deutschland broadcast starts at 2 p.m. Dutch time. The channel can be seen at KPN, Telfort and XS4ALL on channel 46. At Ziggo you will find RTL Deutschland on channel 58. You can watch the channel 397 via T-Mobile Thuis, and Tele2 via channel 223.
There are two exceptions to the rule for this Grand Prix. For example, Ziggo Sport can be received free of charge from all providers, so that all fans in the Netherlands can watch the race live. In addition, the Belgian Canvas will broadcast the home race live. They have a one-time deal for the live broadcast of the Formula 1 race. The broadcast starts at 3 p.m. Dutch time. Canvas can be found at KPN, Telfort and XS4ALL on channel 30. At Ziggo you can watch Canvas on channel 52.
If you prefer to watch a Dutch channel, you can contact Ziggo. Subscribers to this provider can watch qualifying and the race live on channel 14. In addition, the payment module Ziggo Sport Totaal. This gives you access to six sports channels, including the dedicated Racing channel. The free practices are also broadcast here. You also get access to live timing, on-board radios and onboard cameras of your favorite drivers. A subscription to Ziggo Sport Totaal costs EUR 14.95 per month and is also available to customers of other providers.
The live broadcast of the Formula 1 race is preceded by an extensive preview. Presenter Rob Kamphues and analyst Robert Doornbos look ahead to the race together with a few guests from the studio. The live report is provided by commentator Olav Mol and pit reporter Jack Plooij. They are present on the track. The broadcast starts at 2 p.m., seventy minutes later the race starts.
Can I stream the race?
If you are looking for an online stream to watch Formula 1 live, you can go to F1TV Pro. This is F1’s official streaming service. Here, all training, qualifications and races are broadcast live. You also have access to live timing, driver tracker and onboard images of all drivers. You can also choose in which language you want to hear the commentary. A subscription to F1TV Pro costs 64.99 euros per year. You can then watch live Formula 1 on your mobile, tablet or PC / laptop.
An alternative to F1TV Pro is Ziggo Sport Go, Ziggo’s streaming service. With this you can watch all training, qualifications and races on your smartphone, tablet or PC / laptop. You also get access to the special Racing channel, which also broadcasts several other championships. A subscription to Ziggo Sport Go costs 9.99 euros per month and works throughout Europe, so you can also look at the Dutch provider in other countries.
When can I watch the highlights?
After the race, a video with the highlights will be published on the official Formula 1 YouTube channel. This video lasts five to ten minutes and includes images of the start, the highlights, crashes, overtaking, pit stops and the podium ceremony. The full results will also be presented in detail. Later in the day, the channel will be supplemented with comments from the main characters of the race.
How many laps does the Belgian Grand Prix have?
The Grand Prix of Belgium covers 44 laps. The Spa-Francorchamps circuit is no less than 7,004 kilometers long. That brings the total race distance to 308,176 kilometers. A Formula 1 Grand Prix is always at least 305 kilometers long. The lap in which that distance is exceeded is generally the last lap of the race. An exception to the rule is the Monaco Grand Prix: this race is ‘only’ 260 kilometers.
Weather forecast Belgian Grand Prix
It will be exciting in Spa-Francorchamps regarding the racing conditions. It may rain on Sunday, but it is not 100 percent certain yet. And it is precisely this uncertainty, these changing circumstances, that may have a major impact on the final result. Just like in the Netherlands, the air in Belgium is humid, unstable and cool. So it will be a race at relatively low temperatures anyway.
During the day on Sunday the showers will move to Germany. Early in the morning the circuit will be wet, but it remains to be seen whether the showers in the afternoon will also hang over Spa. All in all, a lot of uncertainty. In dry weather the sun will sometimes shine and it will be around 20. In showers, the temperature has to make an effort to reach 16 degrees.
