Formula 1 Predictions | What will happen this weekend at SPA?

Jul 29, 20233 min read

Updated: Sep 3, 2023

This weekend the Formula 1 Grand Prix will take place in Belgian at the Spa-Francorchamps Circuit on Sunday, July 30th. Our experts have analyzed the best bets and odds and found their favorite picks for the Belgian Grand Prix.

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There are a few exciting things that we need to watch out for in the upcoming Belgian Grand Prix.

1. Max Verstappen has been hit with a five-place grid penalty at this weekend's Belgian Grand Prix after the Red Bull driver took on a fifth gearbox assembly ahead of qualifying.

2. Lando Norris’ surge continues. The British driver has not finished lower than fourth with McLaren’s latest upgraded package, including back-to-back runner-up finishes at Silverstone and Hungaroring

3. Leclerc finished on the podium on both sprint weekends this year, scoring third in Azerbaijan and second in Austria. Can he do it again this weekend in SPA?

4. Spa’s high speed nature should help McLaren this weekend, as the team has gotten its best results at these downforce tracks.

5. Lewis Hamilton is not far off, securing a close third at the British GP before taking a surprise pole at the Hungaroring. Having found plenty of success at Spa before, could he make it on the podium?

Race Prediction #1:

Max Verstappen To Win

Max Verstappen was the fastest man on track during qualifying on Friday. However, due to a gear box change he will be facing a 5 grid penalty and starts in P6. So far we have noticed that Max is really good at maximizing the potential of the Red Bull car and this coming Sunday this will be no different. Despite losing a 5 grid penalty he will work his way back on top and win the Belgian Grand Prix. Max Verstappen has won the last two Grand Prix in SPA and is looking to make it his third straight win.

Race Prediction #2:

Sergio "Checo" Perez Podium Finish

Sergio Perez has had a few bad qualifying in the last few races and it seems as if he is getting his power back. He qualified third during Fridays qualifying, but still starts front row due to Max Verstappen receiving a 5 grid penalty. We still need to remember that Checo is driving a Red Bull car, and with the power that this car has he is easily going to be able to overtake Charles Leclerc. At the end of the day I predict a double podium for Red Bull.

Race Prediction #3:

Oscar Piastri Top 6 Finish

Three races in and the McLarens are just proving to everyone that they have made the right changes to the car. Both Oscar Piastri and Lando Norris are continuously having a great qualifying. Piastri has shown even though he is a rookie that he is a great driver, and this weekend he will definitely be in the front of the pack. It is a little bold, but I also believe that both McLaren can make it in the top 6 Finish.

Race Prediction #4:

George Russell Points Finish

George Russell starts at 8th position and as we have noticed in the last few races, the Mercedes have had a few good changes that are working very well with Lewis Hamilton and we expect George Russel to start getting used to these changes. The car is looking good for him and it should be easy for him to maintain his position and make it into the points at the end of the race.