Trackside at Spa-Francorchamps – 2026 Belgian Grand Prix

Detailed recommendation for F1 followers attending the 2026 Belgian Grand Prix at Circuit de Spa-Francorchamps. Entrance, timetable, fan zone & extra

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The 2026 Belgian Grand Prix takes place from July 17-19

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A record-setting crowd of 389,000 followers had been in attendance throughout the weekend on the 2025 Belgian Grand Prix. It’s just lately been confirmed that Spa-Francorchamps will stay on the F1 calendar till at the very least 2032 after signing a brand new ‘rotational contract’ (the race won’t happen in 2028 and 2030).

Regardless of being the longest present F1 circuit at 7.004 kilometers (4.352 miles), Spa has a reasonably low spectator capability. Most grandstands are situated near the pit straight and opening Eau Rouge nook, with the remainder of the circuit given over to Normal Admission viewing areas – the latter have gotten a lot busier lately with “Oranje Military” followers of Max Verstappen.

No matter ticket you purchase, be able to cowl numerous floor on foot, particularly when getting into and exiting the circuit. Snug, exhausting carrying sneakers are a should to sort out the hills and dust paths via the mountains at Spa. An honest stage of health can also be wanted to get essentially the most out of Normal Admission; the perfect spots additionally are inclined to get busier over the course of the weekend, so you have to get there early on race day to safe your spot. The climate is notoriously fickle within the Ardennes space. It’s typically heat and sunny when the race is held in late summer time, however rain is rarely too far-off. Pack for all situations forward of your journey, regardless of the forecast.

To add your e-tickets, test the on-track and leisure schedule, and to entry maps and different helpful data, we suggest downloading the official “F1 Spa GP” app.

Spa-Francorchamps: Entry Gates

4 gates present spectator entry to the circuit. The La Supply and Ster entrances , that are shut to one another, are finest for many grandstands and likewise handy for entry to the F1 Fanzone close to Eau Rouge. Test the perfect entrance gate to your ticket kind:

La Supply: Gold 1,2,3,4,6,7,8,9 – Silver 1,2 & Bronze (Normal Admission)

Ster: Gold 1,2,3,4,6,7,8,9 – Silver 1,2  & Bronze

Combes: Bronze and Silver 4, Pace Nook, Bronze

Blanchimont: “17-27” and Bronze

Spa-Francorchamps: Circuit Opening Occasions

The gate opening occasions for the 2025 Belgian Grand Prix are listed beneath (TBC for 2026):

Friday: 06:00-22:00 (final entry 19:00)

Saturday: 06:00-21:30 (final entry 18:00)

Sunday: 06:00-20:30 (final entry 17:00)

Prohibited Gadgets on the Belgian Grand Prix

Medication or narcotics, Glass merchandise/articles, Any object (parasol, digicam stand or cane) that may be thought-about harmful for different guests to the occasion by the surveillance providers, Projectiles or explosives in stable, liquid or gaseous type, Flammable merchandise or supplies, aerosol cans, Pyrotechnic articles, Any weapon or harmful object, Something that can be utilized to disturb public order, endanger the protection of the gang and/or harm property and folks, Pets (information canine for the visually impaired are allowed, however the organisation should be knowledgeable), Fuel cylinders.

Parking at Circuit de Spa-Francorchamps

You’ll want to purchase a parking cross in case you are planning to drive to the circuit. There are three official color-coded parking zones: Yellow is near La Supply and finest for many grandstands, Inexperienced is near Les Combes and Purple is subsequent to Blanchimont. Additionally obtainable are Park & Journey tickets for tons situated additional away, which embody shuttle transfers to/from the circuit. Tickets price €31.50 per day. Please notice that each one parking areas opened at 06:00 and closed at 22:00 through the 2025 Belgian Grand Prix weekend. It’s not potential to go away your automotive within the parking areas in a single day – unattended autos shall be towed. Extra Information: Parking Map / Getting There & Round / Buy Parking Tickets

2026 Belgian Grand Prix Schedule

On-Monitor Schedule: The total on-track timetable for the 2026 Belgian Grand Prix has been confirmed by Formulation 1 and is listed beneath.

F1 Dash: Belgium won’t host an F1 Dash in 2026. The circuit final hosted a dash race in 2025.

Help Classes: Formulation 2, Formulation 3 & Porsche Supercup are the confirmed assist classes on the 2026 Belgian GP

Pit Lane Stroll: Consumers of a particular Silver 6 grandstand ticket are entitled to a pit lane stroll on the 2026 Belgian Grand Prix. Individually, F1 Experiences affords an “Unique Pit Lane Stroll” for chosen visitors on Thursday afternoon. Friends within the F1 Paddock Membership hospitality suite also can participate in day by day pit lane walks from Friday to Sunday.

Friday, July 24

06:00: Gates Open (TBC)

09:55-10:40: Formulation 3 – Apply Session

11:05-11:50: Formulation 2 – Apply Session

12:30-12:50: Historic F1 Vehicles Demonstration

13:30-14:30: Formulation 1 – Free Apply Session 1 (FP1)

15:00-15:30: Formulation 3 – Qualifying Session

15:55-16:25: Formulation 2 – Qualifying Session

17:00-18:00: Formulation 1 – Free Apply Session 2 (FP2)

18:30-19:15: Porsche Supercup – Apply Session

Saturday, July 25

06:00: Gates Open (TBC)

10:00-10:50: Formulation 3 – Dash Race (12 Laps or 40 minutes + 1 Lap)

11:20-11:50: Porsche Supercup – Qualifying Session

12:30-13:30: Formulation 1 – Free Apply Session 3 (FP3)

14:15-15:05: Formulation 2 – Dash Race (18 Laps or 45 minutes + 1 Lap)

16:00-17:00: Formulation 1 – Qualifying

17:15-17:25: Historic F1 Vehicles Demonstration

18:30-19:30: F1 Experiences Champions Membership – Grid Stroll, Trophy Picture & Monitor Tour

Sunday, July 26

06:00: Gates Open (TBC)

08:30-09:20: Formulation 3 – Function Race (15 Laps or 45 minutes + 1 Lap)

10:00-11:05: Formulation 2 – Function Race (25 Laps or 60 minutes + 1 Lap)

11:45-12:20: Porsche Supercup – Race (12 Laps or half-hour + 1 Lap)

12:30-12:50: Historic F1 Vehicles Demonstration

13:00-13:30: Drivers’ Parade

14:44-14:46: Nationwide Anthem

15:00-17:00: Formulation 1 Moët & Chandon Belgian Grand Prix 2026 (44 Laps or 2 hours)

Fanzone Leisure

A big stage within the fan zone subsequent to Eau Rouge performs host to musical and DJ performances throughout the weekend, plus interviews with the F1 drivers and crew principals. The total schedule, together with DJ performances, shall be obtainable on the official “F1 Spa GP” app.

Merchandise, Meals, Drink & Amenities

The most important focus of merchandise stalls, plus food and drinks, might be present in the principle fan zone on the skin of the circuit close to Eau Rouge. There may be additionally good catering near Pouchon, plus smaller food and drinks stalls dotted across the circuit. Food and drinks is disappointingly overpriced at Spa; water prices €3.50 and a half-liter beer price €6. Fries with mayonnaise had been €7, hamburgers/hotdogs price €8-10, and different meals price €10-15.