Belgian Grand Prix 2021: Start time, TV, live stream

F1 returns to action after its summer shutdown with Lewis Hamilton and Mercedes narrowly holding a championship lead over Max Verstappen and Red Bull.

The final two races of the first phase of 2021 saw emotions run high as a number of high-profile incidents punctuated the racing.

After a brief pause to reset and recover some calm, the sport heads immediately into a triple-header with races in Belgium, the Netherlands and Italy.

Verstappen starts from pole with Geroge Russell causing a shock by positioning his Williams on the front row in P2 in the wet session. Hamilton is third.

Lando Norris will start from P14 having been passed fit to race by medics after his qualifying crash at Eau Rouge.

Belgian Grand Prix: Race Hub

WHEN IS THE 2021 BELGIAN GRAND PRIX?

FRIDAY - Practice One: 11:30 local time (10:30BST, 05:30EDT)

FRIDAY - Practice Two: 15:00 local time (14:00BST, 09:00EDT)

SATURDAY - Practice Three: 12:00 local time (11:00BST, 06:00EDT)

SATURDAY - Qualifying: 15:00 local time (14:00BST, 09:00EDT)

SUNDAY - Grand Prix: 15:00 local time (14:00BST, 09:00EDT)

WHERE CAN I WATCH THE 2021 BELGIAN GP?

Every session of the weekend will be shown live on Sky Sports' dedicated F1 channel. 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 Grand Prix is 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.

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.

Channel 10 offers a free alternative, showing highlights of all 23 races as well as the Australian Grand Prix live. This can also be accessed by using the 10Play app.

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 HUNGARIAN 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.

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