Unusually, Formula 1's summer break will start after the Belgian Grand Prix - which takes place at Spa-Francorchamps this weekend.
The trip to the Ardennes Forest has traditionally been the first race back after the August break, but a calendar re-jig for 2023 has the race moved forward one month with the Dutch Grand Prix now taking the first race back slot.
This weekend at Spa will also be the first sprint race to take place at the iconic track - the third of six planned for the year.
Max Verstappen comes into the race looking for an eighth straight win - something only achieved by Sebastian Vettel - who went onto achieve nine in 2013.
The 2022 Belgian GP was one of Verstappen's most dominant as he won Qualifying but started 14th due to engine penalties.
He was leading the race for good by the 18th lap on a weekend of unparalleled dominance - and this year's RB19 is a better package than the RB18 of 11 months ago.
As a result of the sprint format, Qualifying for the Grand Prix takes place on Friday 28th July, with Saturday dedicated to the whole sprint event.
RacingNews365. will be on hand to cover all of the action, and bringing you the latest news and analysis throughout the entire weekend at Spa.
Check out the full schedule for the 2023 Formula 1 Belgian Grand Prix below.
2023 F1 Belgian Grand Prix schedule
| Date | Event | Time (BST) | Time (Local) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Friday 28 July | Practice 1 | 12:30-13:30 | 13:30-14:30 |
| Friday 28 July | Qualifying | 16:00-17:00 | 17:00-18:00 |
| Saturday 29 July | Sprint Qualifying | 11:00-11:44 | 12:00-12:44 |
| Saturday 29 July | Sprint | 15:30 | 16:30 |
| Sunday 30 July | Race | 14:00 | 15:00 |
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