While a cautious approach was the safer option at Spa, another element loomed in the air: the future of wet-weather racing

The Belgian Grand Prix is under serious threat of cancellation after heavy rain lashed Spa-Francorchamps, leading to a cancellation of the F3 round.

Euan Leith's preview of the 2025 Belgian Grand Prix for F1 Fantasy includes weather updates, differentials for your squads, and predictions for the sprint, qualifying, and the race.

The famously rainy circuit’s dangerous nature even led to its removal from the F1 calendar in the 1970s, before it rejoined in a shortened format in 1983. Its safety suitability came under scrutiny again in 2023, when Dutch driver Dilano van ‘t Hoff died following an accident in a junior series race.

Seven-time world champion Lewis Hamilton said he will be taking up the matter with the FIA after his shock Q1 exit during the Belgian GP qualifying.

Circuit de Spa-Francorchamps. TNN / Mar 13, 2014, 18:58 IST. Share. AA + Text Size. Small; Medium; Large; Follow us . A favourite of nearly every driver, the Spa-Francorchamps offers a host of ...

Ferrari and McLaren are the most successful teams at the Circuit de Spa-Francorchamps with 12 victories each. Williams is next among the teams currently on the grid with three wins, while Red Bull ...

Safety is probably the second most frequently discussed topic about the Circuit de Spa-Francorchamps at the moment, only behind compensation for the spectators of the rain-stopped 2021 F1 race.

"Spa-Francorchamps is the most beautiful circuit in the world," said Duquesnoy. "The future of the Grand Prix de la Région Wallonne is assured and that makes me very happy." Get The Leadout ...

After a brief pause, Formula 2 returns to the legendary Spa circuit, ready to shake up the drivers’ standings once again. Following a three-week break, Formula 2 resumes with the ninth round of the 2025 season at the iconic Circuit de Spa-Francorchamps.