FIA Formula 2 at Spa: session times and how to follow Round 8

Formula 2 returns to Spa-Francorchamps for Round 8

Spa-Francorchamps hosts Round 8 of the 2026 FIA Formula 2 season, with the Belgian circuit staging the first of two race weekends before the summer break.

Session start times

Practice

The weekend begins with a 45-minute Free Practice session on Friday morning. The cars are scheduled to take to the track at 11:05 local time.

Qualifying

Qualifying follows on Friday afternoon, with the session starting at 16:05 local time. The result will set the grid for both races at Spa-Francorchamps.

The Sprint Race will take place on Saturday, before the Feature Race brings the weekend to a close on Sunday. The source schedule does not specify the start time for either race.

For wider coverage from the Belgian weekend, see our guide to FIA Formula 3 at Spa.

How to watch the action

TV coverage

Broadcasters vary by territory. Viewers should consult the available broadcaster information for their area, while the dedicated schedule information provides the relevant times for watching the action from Spa-Francorchamps.

F1 TV

Every Formula 2 session is available live on F1 TV as it happens. Practice and Qualifying are scheduled for Friday, followed by the Sprint Race on Saturday and the Feature Race on Sunday.

F1 TV subscription information is available through the service, with F1 TV Pro and Premium offered only in selected locations.

Follow Formula 2 online

Formula 2’s official social media channels will provide updates throughout the weekend, including news and behind-the-scenes content. Coverage is available on Instagram, TikTok, X and Facebook, allowing fans to follow the action on their preferred device.

The official Formula 2 website will also carry the latest news from Spa-Francorchamps. Session reports will follow the chequered flag, alongside reactions and interviews with drivers and team personnel, ensuring the key developments from Round 8 are covered across the weekend.