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BEL / Spa-Francorchamps

2024 Belgium Grand Prix

The race scored 6.5/10well worth watching.

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6.5 / 10

Well Worth It

Updated Sep 06 2026

01 / Verdict

The 2024 Belgian Grand Prix delivered a tactical chess match as unexpectedly low tire degradation turned a routine multi-stop race into a tense battle of contrasting pit strategies. On-track passing proved tougher than anticipated around the circuit, forcing competitors to rely on clever undercut timing and ambitious single-stop gambles to make up ground. The closing stint built into a nerve-wracking cat-and-mouse chase for the lead, culminating in a razor-thin finish alongside subsequent post-race technical drama. Driven more by pit wall intrigue than sheer track chaos, it stands as a solid, strategic Grand Prix well worth a look for fans who enjoy tactical racing.

Updated Sep 06 2026
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Race Factors

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Measured signals

Signal Value vs archive
Rain No -100%
Overtakes (top 10) 11 -46%
Overtakes (total) 25 -48%
Lead Changes 1 +26%
Grid Movement 10.5 -65%
Interruptions 0 -100%
Retirements 1 -61%
Winning Margin 1.2s -87%
Podium Gap 7.4s -14%
Strategy Variety 3 +11%
Compounds Used 1 -10%
Pit Stops 1.8 -8%
Teams in Top 5 4 +11%

Race assessment

Lead Battle 7.7 ±0.5
Late Drama 8.2 ±0.5
Unpredictability 7.5 ±0.4
Midfield Racing 4.5 ±0.4
Stakes 6.3 ±0.2
Assessment method Grounded / multi-pass
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Frequently Asked Questions

Is the 2024 Belgium Grand Prix worth watching?

The 2024 Belgian Grand Prix delivered a tactical chess match as unexpectedly low tire degradation turned a routine multi-stop race into a tense battle of contrasting pit strategies. On-track passing proved tougher than anticipated around the circuit, forcing competitors to rely on clever undercut timing and ambitious single-stop gambles to make up ground. The closing stint built into a nerve-wracking cat-and-mouse chase for the lead, culminating in a razor-thin finish alongside subsequent post-race technical drama. Driven more by pit wall intrigue than sheer track chaos, it stands as a solid, strategic Grand Prix well worth a look for fans who enjoy tactical racing.

What was the score for the 2024 Belgium Grand Prix?

The 2024 Belgium Grand Prix received a 6.5/10 worthwhileness score. It combines measured timing data with an assessment of how the race actually played out.

Did it rain during the 2024 Belgium Grand Prix?

No, the 2024 Belgium Grand Prix was held in dry conditions.

04 Detailed analysis & results Show Spoilers

Race Analysis

Ai Assessment

7.1

An engrossing tactical battle across the fast-flowing Spa-Francorchamps circuit yielded strong marks, defined by contrasting tyre strategies and a thrilling late-race lead battle. Post-race technical drama added an extra twist when initial race winner George Russell was disqualified for an underweight car, handing victory to team-mate Lewis Hamilton.

Top3 Gap

9.4

The top three runners crossed the finish line separated by a mere 1.173 seconds after 44 laps of racing. George Russell held off teammate Lewis Hamilton and McLaren's Oscar Piastri in a tense, hard-fought climax at the front.

Team Variety

10.0

Four distinct constructors populated the upper echelon of the final standings, reflecting close competition among the top teams. Mercedes, McLaren, Ferrari, and Red Bull Racing each claimed places near the head of the field.

Tyre Strategy Variety

7.5

Strategic variance was a central narrative, as teams split between a standard two-stop plan and a daring one-stop gamble. Extending stints on hard tyres allowed certain drivers to gain track position over those on two-stop strategies.

Unique Tyre Compounds

5.0

Strategy options were framed around compound selection, registering a mid-range score on this dimension. Teams carefully managed their dry tyre allocations to balance stint length against lap times.

Overtakes Top10

3.0

Positional changes within the top ten were relatively modest, with 11 passes recorded among the lead runners. Track position proved exceptionally valuable, making overtakes into turn one and along the Kemmel Straight difficult to complete.

Overtakes Total

3.1

A total of 25 overtakes were completed across the entire field throughout the race distance. A newly resurfaced track contributed to lower-than-expected tyre wear, which reduced the delta needed to execute passes.

Grid Chaos

1.4

Despite grid penalties shuffling the order—most notably sending fastest qualifier Max Verstappen back to 11th—the opening lap proceeded smoothly. The field safely navigated the tight La Source hairpin and swept up through Eau Rouge without major incident.

Dnf Factor

2.0

Attrition was extremely low throughout the grand prix, resulting in a low score on this dimension. The only retirement was Zhou Guanyu, who suffered an early hydraulics failure.

Race Interruptions

0.0

The grand prix ran entirely clean from green flag to chequered flag, scoring zero for interruptions. Neither a Safety Car nor a Virtual Safety Car was deployed at any point during the event.

Rain Factor

0.0

Though wet weather had affected qualifying on Saturday, Sunday's race took place under warm, dry conditions. With no rain falling during the grand prix, this dimension scored zero.

Driver Results

Pos Driver Tyre strategy
1
George RUSSELL
George RUSSELL
Mercedes / Finished
MH
2
Lewis HAMILTON
Lewis HAMILTON
Mercedes / Finished
MHH
3
Oscar PIASTRI
Oscar PIASTRI
McLaren / Finished
MHH
4
Charles LECLERC
Charles LECLERC
Ferrari / Finished
MHH
5
Max VERSTAPPEN
Max VERSTAPPEN
Red Bull Racing / Finished
MHM
6
Lando NORRIS
Lando NORRIS
McLaren / Finished
MHH
7
Carlos SAINZ
Carlos SAINZ
Ferrari / Finished
HMH
8
Sergio PEREZ
Sergio PEREZ
Red Bull Racing / Finished
MMHS
9
Fernando ALONSO
Fernando ALONSO
Aston Martin / Finished
MHM
10
Esteban OCON
Esteban OCON
Alpine / Finished
MHH
11
Daniel RICCIARDO
Daniel RICCIARDO
RB / Finished
SMHS
12
Lance STROLL
Lance STROLL
Aston Martin / Finished
MHM
13
Alexander ALBON
Alexander ALBON
Williams / Finished
MMH
14
Pierre GASLY
Pierre GASLY
Alpine / Finished
MHH
15
Kevin MAGNUSSEN
Kevin MAGNUSSEN
Haas F1 Team / Finished
MH
16
Valtteri BOTTAS
Valtteri BOTTAS
Kick Sauber / Finished
MHM
17
Yuki TSUNODA
Yuki TSUNODA
RB / Finished
MHS
18
Logan SARGEANT
Logan SARGEANT
Williams / Finished
MMH
19
Nico HULKENBERG
Nico HULKENBERG
Haas F1 Team / Finished
MHM
20
ZHOU Guanyu
ZHOU Guanyu
Kick Sauber / DNF
H

Driver Standings

PosDriverPtsWins
1
Max Verstappen
Max Verstappen
Red Bull
277 7
2
Lando Norris
Lando Norris
McLaren
199 1
3
Charles Leclerc
Charles Leclerc
Ferrari
177 1
4
Oscar Piastri
Oscar Piastri
McLaren
167 1
5
Carlos Sainz
Carlos Sainz
Ferrari
162 1
6
Lewis Hamilton
Lewis Hamilton
Mercedes
150 2
7
Sergio Pérez
Sergio Pérez
Red Bull
131 0
8
George Russell
George Russell
Mercedes
116 1
9
Fernando Alonso
Fernando Alonso
Aston Martin
49 0
10
Lance Stroll
Lance Stroll
Aston Martin
24 0
11
Nico Hülkenberg
Nico Hülkenberg
Haas F1 Team
22 0
12
Yuki Tsunoda
Yuki Tsunoda
RB F1 Team
22 0
13
Daniel Ricciardo
Daniel Ricciardo
RB F1 Team
12 0
14
Oliver Bearman
Oliver Bearman
Ferrari
6 0
15
Pierre Gasly
Pierre Gasly
Alpine F1 Team
6 0
16
Kevin Magnussen
Kevin Magnussen
Haas F1 Team
5 0
17
Esteban Ocon
Esteban Ocon
Alpine F1 Team
5 0
18
Alexander Albon
Alexander Albon
Williams
4 0
19
Guanyu Zhou
Guanyu Zhou
Sauber
0 0
20
Logan Sargeant
Logan Sargeant
Williams
0 0
21
Valtteri Bottas
Valtteri Bottas
Sauber
0 0

Constructor Standings

PosTeamPtsWins
1
Red Bull
Red Bull
408 7
2
McLaren
McLaren
366 2
3
Ferrari
Ferrari
345 2
4
Mercedes
Mercedes
266 3
5
Aston Martin
Aston Martin
73 0
6
RB F1 Team
RB F1 Team
34 0
7
Haas F1 Team
Haas F1 Team
27 0
8
Alpine F1 Team
Alpine F1 Team
11 0
9
Williams
Williams
4 0
10
Sauber
Sauber
0 0
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