F1 Belgian Grand Prix 2022: Start time, TV, live stream, odds

Ian Parkes
Sunday 28 August 2022 10:40

Following F1's two-week summer shutdown and a chance to recharge the batteries, the sport roars back into action with today's Belgian Grand Prix.

A year ago, the event was overshadowed by torrential rain across the two days, with qualifying badly affected and the race abandoned after two laps behind the safety car.

The conditions helped throw up an unusual result as George Russell qualified second in an uncompetitive Williams, and thanks to what unfolded on Sunday, he secured the runner-up spot behind Red Bull's Max Verstappen.

It appears there is zero likelihood of a repeat as the weather is set fair but, regardless, the Spa-Francorchamps circuit always delivers entertainment.

With Verstappen and Red Bull looking to cement their leads in the drivers' and constructors' championships, here are all the details you need ahead of the event.

Belgian Grand Prix: Race Hub

F1 BELGIAN GRAND PRIX START TIME

SUNDAY- Grand Prix: 15:00 local time [14:00 BST; 09:00 EDT]

You can follow live coverage of every session with GPFans throughout the weekend.

HOW CAN I WATCH THE 2022 F1 BELGIAN GP?

Every session of the weekend will be shown live on Sky Sports' dedicated F1 channel in the UK. Customers who subscribe to Sky Sports F1 can also watch all the action on the move thanks to the Sky Go app.

Alternatively, you can purchase a NOW TV Day Pass for just £9.99 to watch all of Sky Sports' coverage on your smart TV, mobile device, tablet or computer.

On Channel 4, only the British and Abu Dhabi Grands Prix are being shown in full on free-to-air television in the UK this year. Highlights of all other races will be shown in a 'prime-time' slot on C4.

In the US, ESPN will carry live coverage of every session to subscribing fans Stateside.

Friday's practice sessions will be available on ESPNU whilst all the action from Saturday and Sunday will be broadcast on ESPN2.

Live streaming is available via the ESPN App.

ABC will show free-to-air coverage of the US and Mexico Grands Prix, although this coverage only covers the races.

In Australia, all sessions from each weekend of the year will be broadcast live on subscription service Fox Sports or through its Kayo streaming service.

Nine Network offers a free alternative, showing highlights of all 22 races as well as the Australian Grand Prix live.

In Canada, qualifying and the race will be aired live in English on subscription channel TSN, which pulls in coverage from Sky Sports in the UK. The TSN GO app allows fans in Canada to watch F1 on the move.

French-language coverage is available on RDS to subscribers, which will air qualifying and the race live. You can download RDS GO if you are out and about.

HOW CAN I WATCH THE 2022 BELGIAN GP ON F1 TV PRO?

F1 TV Pro, with exclusive camera angles and live coverage of every session, is available to fans in multiple territories.

Check F1's official website to see if F1 TV Pro is available in your location. You will need to pay a fee to subscribe, rates vary depending on locations.

F1 TV Pro is available on most PC operating systems, as well as many mainstream tablet and mobile providers – for a list of all suitable devices, click here.

ODDS FOR THE BELGIAN GP

A remarkable situation because despite Max Verstappen starting from 15th on the grid due to engine penalties.

Max Verstappen - 7/4

Carlos Sainz - 9/4

Sergio Perez - 11/4

Charles Leclerc - 10/1

Lewis Hamilton - 14/1

George Russell - 18/1

Fernando Alonso - 50/1

Lando Norris - 150/1

Sebastian Vettel - 250/1

Lance Stroll - 250/1

Daniel Ricciardo - 300/1

Alex Albon - 500/1

Pierre Gasly - 750/1

Esteban Ocon - 1000/1

Kevin Magnussen - 1500/1

Yuki Tsunoda - 1500/1

Nicholas Latifi - 3000/1

Guanyu Zhou - 2000/1

Mick Schumacher - 2000/1

Valtteri Bottas - 2000/1

[William Hill - Odds correct at time of writing]

GPFans' F1 BELGIAN GP PREDICTION

It looks crazy doesn't it? Verstappen starts 15th yet he is still the favourite ahead of the man on pole in Ferrari's Carlos Sainz.

Verstappen, however, has been lightning quick across the weekend, finishing just over six-tenths of a second clear of Sainz in qualifying and so it is no surprise the bookmakers are continuing to favour the Red Bull driver.

WINNER: Max Verstappen