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2023 Formula One World Championship
2023 Belgian Grand Prix
Round 12
Belgium Circuit de Spa-Francorchamps
Stavelot, Belgium
Sunday, 30 July 2023
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2023 Belgian Grand Prix is scheduled to take place at the Circuit de Spa-Francorchamps in Stavelot, Belgium on July 30.
What to know about the Belgian Grand Prix
The first race was held in 1925 at the Spa region's race course, an area of the country that had been associated with motor sport since the very early years of racing.
Frequently referred to as Spa, the Circuit de Spa-Francorchamps has held a Grand Prix every year since 1985 (except 2003 and 2006).
Most recent race
The Hungarian MotoGP which was the 11th round of the 2023 Formula One World Championship season took place on July 23 and the race was won by Max Verstappen of Red Bull Racing-Honda RBPT.
McLaren's Lando Norris and Red Bull Racing-Honda RBPT driver Sergio Perez finished second and third respectively at the Hungaroring.
Standings
Verstappen is still at the top of the World Drivers' Championship standings followed by his teammate Perez and Fernando Alonso of Aston Martin respectively.
Looking at the World Constructors' Championship standings, Red Bull Racing-Honda RBPT are placed at the top - followed by Mercedes and Aston Martin Aramco-Mercedes respectively.
Favourites
The 2022 Belgian Grand Prix champion Verstappen is a clear favourite to win this year's race as he is in great form at the moment.
On the other hand, Hamilton, who has won four Belgian Grand Prix titles, will be keen to record his first win of the season at the Spa.
While the trio of Norris, Perez and Alonso will also be looking to record a victory this weekend.
Quotes
"My initial getaway wasn’t the worst I’ve ever had but it wasn’t as good as the others. I ran wide and also got done by the McLarens," Hamilton said after finishing fourth at the 2023 Hungarian Grand Prix and he remained fourth on the World Drivers' Championship standings.
"After that, I didn’t have the pace to keep up with those ahead. The balance of the car didn’t feel great in the first stint, and I had a lot of understeer, snap oversteer, and problems with through-corner balance.
"As the stints progressed, the car started to become more driveable, and the final stint was much better. The pace we had at the end was very strong and if we had had that throughout, we would have had a much better day," he added.
"Nevertheless, I’m going to take the positives from this weekend. It was an amazing effort from the Team to take pole position. We still have a lot of work to do to beat Red Bull in a Grand Prix, but we will keep pushing.
2022 Belgian Grand Prix results
Winner: Max Verstappen - Red Bull Racing-RBPT
Runner-Up: Sergio Perez - Red Bull Racing-RBPT
Third-Place: Carlos Sainz Jr - Ferrari
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