F1 Stream of Belgian Grand Prix
Event details:
DATE: Jul 27 2025
TIME: 3:00pm CET
TRACK: Spa-Francorchamps
The 2025 Formula 1 season is heating up as the iconic Circuit de Spa-Francorchamps hosts the Belgian Grand Prix on Sunday, July 27, at 3:00 p.m. local time (9:00 a.m. ET / 2:00 p.m. BST). As the 13th round of the 24-race calendar, this event marks a thrilling return to action after a three-week break, featuring a Sprint race weekend that promises high-speed drama and unpredictable weather. Whether you’re a seasoned F1 fan or a newcomer, here’s your comprehensive guide to watching the 2025 Belgian Grand Prix live, complete with the latest F1 news and driver standings to set the stage.
How to Watch the 2025 Belgian Grand Prix
The Belgian Grand Prix at Spa-Francorchamps, a 7.004-kilometer track renowned for its challenging corners like Eau Rouge and Pouhon, will be broadcast across multiple platforms globally. Here’s how you can catch every moment of the action, from practice sessions to the main race, live or on-demand.
United Kingdom
- TV Channel: Sky Sports F1 will provide exclusive live coverage of every session, including Practice 1 (11:30 a.m. BST, Friday, July 25), Sprint Qualifying (3:30 p.m. BST, Friday), the Sprint race (11:00 a.m. BST, Saturday, July 26), Qualifying (3:00 p.m. BST, Saturday), and the Grand Prix (2:00 p.m. BST, Sunday). Sky customers can also stream via the Sky Go app on mobile, tablet, or Smart TV.
- Streaming: NOW TV offers a contract-free option with a One-Day Sports Pass or Monthly Sports Pass for those without a Sky subscription.
- Free Highlights: Channel 4 will air highlights of the Sprint race, Qualifying, and Grand Prix, hosted by Lee McKenzie with Mark Webber, Alice Powell, and Lawrence Barretto.
- Note: F1 TV is not available in the UK, but a VPN can help access it from other regions.
United States
- TV Channel: ESPN and ESPN2 will broadcast the entire weekend live, with the main race airing on ESPN at 9:00 a.m. ET on Sunday, July 27. Additional coverage of practice and qualifying is available on ESPNU.
- Streaming: Cord-cutters can stream via ESPN+, YouTube TV, Sling TV, Fubo, or Hulu + Live TV, all of which include ESPN channels. Hulu + Live TV, starting at $81.99/month, offers a 3-day free trial and bundles Hulu, Disney+, and ESPN+. F1 TV Pro, priced at $5.99/month, provides live coverage, onboard cameras, team radio, and 4K Ultra HD/HDR streaming via F1 TV Premium.
- Free Highlights: Limited free highlights may be available on ESPN’s digital platforms post-race.
Other Regions
- Australia: Kayo Sports and Fox Sports will stream and broadcast the event live, with Kayo Premium offering 4K streaming for $40/month after a 7-day free trial. Free highlights and a live stream of the Australian GP are available on 10Play.
- Spain: DAZN F1, at €9.99/month with no contract, covers all sessions live.
- Brazil: BandSports and TV Bandeirantes offer live coverage, with free-to-air options for select races.
- Belgium, Austria, Luxembourg: Free live streams are available on RTBF (Belgium), ORF/Servus TV (Austria, 12 races), and RTL Zwee (Luxembourg, all races).
- Global: F1 TV Pro, available in select regions, offers comprehensive coverage with exclusive features like Multiview and live team radio. Check availability at formula1.com.
For fans traveling abroad, a VPN can unlock home-country streams, ensuring you don’t miss the action.
2025 Belgian Grand Prix Schedule
- Friday, July 25:
- Practice 1: 11:30 a.m. local (6:30 a.m. ET / 11:30 a.m. BST)
- Sprint Qualifying: 3:30 p.m. local (9:30 a.m. ET / 2:30 p.m. BST)
- Saturday, July 26:
- Sprint Race: 11:00 a.m. local (5:00 a.m. ET / 10:00 a.m. BST)
- Qualifying: 3:00 p.m. local (9:00 a.m. ET / 2:00 p.m. BST)
- Sunday, July 27:
- Grand Prix: 3:00 p.m. local (9:00 a.m. ET / 2:00 p.m. BST)
Spa’s unpredictable weather, with rain forecast across the weekend, could shake up strategies, especially given the track’s history of wet races.
Current F1 News and Standings
The 2025 season is delivering a gripping title fight. McLaren’s Oscar Piastri leads the Drivers’ Championship by just eight points over teammate Lando Norris, who is chasing a third consecutive win after victories in Austria and Silverstone. Max Verstappen, 69 points behind Piastri, remains a formidable contender despite Red Bull’s upheaval following the dismissal of team principal Christian Horner. The absence of Horner, who led Red Bull for 20 years, marks a historic shift as the team faces its first Grand Prix without him.
Ferrari, Mercedes, and Red Bull have introduced major upgrades for Spa, with McLaren favored to continue their dominance. However, the Sprint format—featuring a 100km race on Saturday—offers rivals a chance to steal points. Lewis Hamilton, the 2024 Belgian GP winner after George Russell’s disqualification, aims to leverage his experience at Spa, where he holds a record six victories alongside Michael Schumacher.
In the Constructors’ Championship, McLaren leads, but Red Bull and Ferrari are close behind, making Spa a pivotal battleground. The Sprint race could be decisive, with Norris and Piastri neck-and-neck in their intra-team rivalry.
Why Spa-Francorchamps Is a Must-Watch
Spa-Francorchamps, the longest track on the F1 calendar at 4.352 miles, is a fan and driver favorite. Its high-speed straights, flowing corners, and dramatic elevation changes test the limits of both car and driver. The iconic Eau Rouge-Raidillon sequence is a highlight, demanding precision and courage. With rain likely to play a role, expect strategic gambles and potential upsets.
