F1 Sprint Qualifying Today: Belgian Grand Prix start times, schedule and how to watch live on TV

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F1 Sprint Qualifying Today: Belgian Grand Prix start times, schedule and how to watch live on TV

Here's all you need to know about qualification for the third F1 sprint race of 2025

Simmey Hannifin Donaldson

Friday 25 July 2025 11:30 Updated: 17:48

After a three week break following a thriller at Silverstone, Formula 1 returns to action at the Belgian Grand Prix this weekend, with the sprint format meaning sprint qualifying takes place today (Friday, July 25).

The Belgian Grand Prix marks the beginning of the second half of the 2025 F1 season, and it will certainly be exciting to see who comes out on top at the end of the action-packed weekend.

Of course, last time out, McLaren star Lando Norris took a stunning victory in front of his home crowd at the British Grand Prix, but the race was not without its controversy, with Oscar Piastri having been handed a penalty he deemed questionable, which massively played into the hands of his teammate.

The Australian star remains top of the drivers' standings heading to Spa, but by just eight points, with the championship fight between the two McLaren drivers looking set to continue for the rest of the season.

Elsewhere, all eyes will be on Red Bull at Spa, with long-time CEO and team principal Christian Horner having been relieved of his duties since the last race.

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Former Racing Bulls team principal Laurent Mekies has replaced him, with the 48-year-old now tasked with turning around the team's performance after a disappointing 2025 so far.

Last but certainly not least, a word for Ferrari. Lewis Hamilton was denied a home podium by Nico Hulkenberg last time out, but the British star has already won a sprint race with the Scuderia this season, and it will be fascinating to see how they get on after signs of small improvement in recent races.

F1 2025 Belgian Grand Prix sprint qualifying start times

Sprint Qualifying at the Belgian Grand Prix takes place today (Friday, July 25) at 4:30 pm local time (CEST), which means a start time of 10:30 am (ET) in the United States.

Find the start time converted to your local city below.

What time is F1 sprint qualifying today?

Location	Start Time
Local Time (CEST)	4:30 PM
New York, United States (ET)	10:30 AM
Chicago, United States (CT)	9:30 AM
Denver, United States (MT)	8:30 AM
Los Angeles, United States (PT)	7:30 AM
London, United Kingdom (BST)	3:30 PM
Sydney, Australia (AEST)	12:30 AM (Saturday)
Adelaide, Australia (ACST)	12:00 AM (Saturday)
Perth, Australia (AWST)	10:30 PM
Mexico City, Mexico (CT)	8:30 AM
Berlin, Germany (CEST)	4:30 PM
Tokyo, Japan (JST)	11:30 PM
Cape Town, South Africa (SAST)	4:30 PM
Cairo, Egypt (EEST)	5:30 PM
Beijing, China (CST)	10:30 PM
New Delhi, India (IST)	8:00 PM
São Paulo, Brazil (BRT)	11:30 AM
Singapore, Singapore (SGT)	10:30 PM

How to watch F1 sprint qualifying live on TV today

In the United States, sprint qualifying action from the Belgian Grand Prix will be available to watch live on ESPNU.

Broadcast details vary depending on your location. Check below to see how to tune in for some major countries.

F1 2025 broadcasters by region

Country	Broadcaster(s)
United States	ESPN, ESPN Deportes
Mexico	Fox Sports Mexico, Televisa
Australia	Fox Sports, Foxtel, Kayo
United Kingdom	Sky Sports
Italy	Sky Italia
Belgium	RTBF, Play Sports
Netherlands	Viaplay, Viaplay Xtra
Spain	DAZN F1
Canada	RDS, RDS 2, TSN, Noovo
Germany	Sky Deutschland, RTL
France	Canal+
Singapore	beIN SPORTS
China	CCTV, Shanghai TV, Guangdong Television Channel, Tencent
Japan	Fuji TV, DAZN
Hungary	M4 (MTVA Sports Channel)
Brazil	Bandeirantes, Bandsports
Austria	Servus TV, ORF
Middle East & Turkey	beIN SPORTS
Africa	SuperSport
India	FanCode
Latin America	ESPN