The start of Sunday’s Belgian Grand Prix has been delayed due to heavy rain. The drivers completed a formation lap behind the safety car at Spa-Francorchamps before the red flag was waved. An FIA spokesperson said: “Most drivers have reported poor visibility during the formation lap, hence the red flag.”

Follow live coverage as Spa hosts round 13 of the 2025 Formula One world championship with the Belgian Grand Prix

Francorchamps this weekend for the 13th round of the season at the Belgian Grand Prix. The British GP last time out saw chaotic conditions for the race, with wet conditions turning into a rapidly drying track before further rain came along,

Can Max Verstappen mount a challenge to McLaren in the Spa-Francorchamps race? He doubts it, and rain may do nothing to help

Reigning world champion Max Verstappen has launched a scathing attack on race officials' handling of today's Belgian Grand Prix, branding their decision to halt the start procedure as "silly". The Dutch driver expressed frustration after stewards red-flagged the formation lap at Spa-Francorchamps,