August 30 – September 1 FORMULA 1 BELGIAN GRAND PRIX 2019
Track:
Spa-Francorchamps
Track History | Locate | Weather
Where to Watch
Race start: September 1, 2019, 9:05a EST
T.V.: ESPN
online: ESPN.com
BELGIAN GRAND PRIX
Past Winners
2019 Charles Leclerc/Ferrari
2018 Sebastian Vettel/Ferrari
2017 Lewis Hamilton/Mercedes-AMG
2016 Nico Rosberg/Mercedes-AMG
PODIUM
2019
1. Charles Leclerc/Ferrari
2. Lewis Hamilton/Mercedes-AMG
3. Valtteri Bottas/Mercedes-AMG
*Also earned fastest lap of the race point
Final Race Results
FORMULA 1 BELGIAN GRAND PRIX 2019
| Position | Driver | Team | Time | Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| * Fastest Lap Point | ||||
| 1 | #16 Charles Leclerc | Ferrari | 1:23:45.710 | 25 |
| 2 | #44 Lewis Hamilton | Mercedes-AMG | +0.981s | 18 |
| 3 | #77 Valtteri Bottas | Mercedes-AMG | +12.585s | 15 |
| 4 | #5 Sebastian Vettel* | Ferrari | +26.422s | 13 |
| 5 | #23 Alexander Albon | Red Bull Toro Rosso Honda | +81.325s | 10 |
| 6 | #11 Sergio Perez | Racing Point F1 Team | +84.448s | 8 |
| 7 | #26 Daniil Kvyat | Red Bull Toro Rosso Honda | +89.657s | 6 |
| 8 | #27 Nico Hulkenberg | Renault | +106.639s | 4 |
| 9 | #10 Pierre Gasly | Red Bull | +109.168s | 2 |
| 10 | #18 Lance Stroll | Racing Point F1 Team | +109.838s | 1 |
| 11 | #4 Lando Norris | McLaren | DNF | 0 |
| 12 | #20 Kevin Magnussen | Haas | +1 lap | 0 |
| 13 | #8 Romain Grosjean | Haas | +1 lap | 0 |
| 14 | #3 Daniel Ricciardo | Renault | +1 lap | 0 |
| 15 | #63 George Russell | Williams | +1 lap | 0 |
| 16 | #7 Kimi Raikkonen | Alfa Romeo Racing | +1 lap | 0 |
| 17 | #88 Robert Kubica | Williams | +1 lap | 0 |
| 18 | #99 Antonio Giovinazzi | Alfa Romeo Racing | DNF | 0 |
| NC | #55 Carlos Sainz, Jr. | McLaren | DNF | 0 |
| NC | #33 Max Verstappen | Red Bull | DNF | 0 |
Final Race Results
FORMULA 1 BELGIAN GRAND PRIX 2019
45 laps instead of 44
If the FORMULA 1 BELGIAN GRAND PRIX 2019 had been 45 laps instead of 44 laps Lewis Hamilton/Mercedes-AMG, more than likely would have caught and overtaken Charles Leclerc/Ferrari on the last lap, but the race at Spa, Formula 1's longest track was 44 laps and Hamilton's late race push could not catch Leclerc. --more--
It's lights out for the FORMULA 1 BELGIAN GRAND PRIX 2019, Ferrari is looking to exploit their front row lockout.
Taking the fight to Ferrari: Late in the race Lewis Hamilton (Mercedes-AMG) stays on the racing line, sets up for the apex of the curve as he sets up to overtake Sebastian Vettel (Ferrari).
Taking the fight to Ferrari: Lewis Hamilton benefits from the tow of Sebastian Vettel, but staggers his car to get out of dirty (turbulent) air and to make an attempt to pass the Ferrari.
Taking the fight to Ferrari: Lewis Hamilton pulls out of the tow and the dirty air from Sebastian Vettel to make an attempt to overtake Vettel.
Taking the fight to Ferrari: Lewis Hamilton moves up along side Sebastian Vettel to attempt to overtake Vettel in the upcoming corner.
Taking the fight to Ferrari: Lewis Hamilton overtakes Sebastian Vettel late in the race as he now sets his next goal on catching and overtaking the race leader, Ferrari's Charles Leclerc.
Taking the fight to Ferrari, part 2: After overtaking Ferrari's Vettel Mercedes-AMG's Lewis Hamilton start to close in on Charles Leclerc.
Taking the fight to Ferrari, part 2: Charles Leclerc is able to hold off the hard charging Hamilton, technically if the race had been a 45 lap race instead of 44 laps, more than likely, Hamilton would have caught and overtaken Leclerc. Leclerc goes on to win his first Formula 1 race.
Ferrari's Charles Leclerc wins his 1st Formula 1 race at the Belgian Grand Prix 2019
The Ferrari team celebrates their win and Charles Leclerc's first Formula 1 victory.
The top 3, Charles Leclerc (Ferrari) 1st, Lewis Hamilton (Mercedes-AMG) 2nd and Valtteri Bottas (Mercedes-AMG) 3rd take The Podium for the Belgian Grand Prix 2019.
Starting Grid
FORMULA 1 BELGIAN GRAND PRIX 2019
| Position | Driver | Team | Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| * Set new track record. | |||
| 1 | #16 Charles Leclerc | Ferrari | 1:42.519 |
| 2 | #5 Sebastian Vettel | Ferrari | 1:43.267 |
| 3 | #44 Lewis Hamilton | Mercedes-AMG | 1:43.282 |
| 4 | #77 Valtteri Bottas | Mercedes-AMG | 1:43.415 |
| 5 | #33 Max Verstappen | Red Bull | 1:43.690 |
| 6 | #3 Daniel Ricciardo | Renault | 1:44.257 |
| 7 | #27 Nico Hulkenberg | Renault | 1:44.542 |
| 8 | #7 Kimi Raikkonen | Alfa Romeo Racing | 1:44.557 |
| 9 | #11 Sergio Perez | Racing Point F1 Team | 1:44.706 |
| 10 | #20 Kevin Magnussen | Haas | 1:45.086 |
| 11 | #8 Romain Grosjean | Haas | 1:44.797 |
| 12 | #4 Lando Norris | McLaren | 1:44.847 |
| 13 | #18 Lance Stroll | Racing Point F1 Team | 1:45.047 |
| 14 | #23 Alexander Albon | Red Bull Toro Rosso Honda | 1:45.799 |
| 15 | #99 Antonio Giovinazzi | Alfa Romeo Racing | 1:45.637 |
| 16 | #10 Pierre Gasly | Red Bull | 1:46.435 |
| 17 | #55 Carlos Sainz, Jr. | McLaren | 1:46.507 |
| 18 | #26 Daniil Kvyat | Red Bull Toro Rosso Honda | 1:46.518 |
| 19 | #63 George Russell | Williams | 1:47.548 |
| NC | #88 Robert Kubica | Williams | DNF |
Starting Grid
FORMULA 1 BELGIAN GRAND PRIX 2019
It's a front row lockout for Ferrari with Charles Leclerc starting on Pole position and Sebastian Vettel in 2nd position in front of an all Mercedes-AMG of Lewis Hamilton and Valtteri Bottas, with Hamilton starting in 3rd position.
Tire Allocations
FORMULA 1 BELGIAN GRAND PRIX 2019
Tires for Belgian 2019
The Pirelli tire allocations for the FORMULA 1 BELGIAN GRAND PRIX 2019 are: (See chart on left.)
Dry Weather
Red (C4) - Soft - Fastest
Yellow (C3) - Medium - 1.0 seconds per lap slower
White (C2) - Hard - 2.5 seconds per lap slower
Wet Weather
Green - Intermediates - Used when track conditions are wet and starting to dry
Blue - Full Wets - Used when it's actually raining
