The Belgian Grand Prix start has been delayed due to wet weather at Spa-Francorchamps, but the FIA has issued a crucial clarification once the race gets

Spa-Francorchamps is set to host another wet weather event with intense showers hitting F1's Belgian Grand Prix venue

Lando Norris started the Belgian Grand Prix from pole position but suffered the same fate as Oscar Piastri a day earlier when Max Verstappen jumped the Aussie at the start of the sprint

Details of what happens if a Formula One race is cancelled due to severe weather have been revealed as the Belgian Grand Prix descends into chaos.

Formula 1 race control has red-flagged the Belgian Grand Prix before the start due to poor weather conditions around Spa-Francorchamps. As the anticipated rain showers hit the Ardennes hills on Sunday, drivers started the formation lap for the 44-lap race on Pirelli's intermediate tyres.

Max Verstappen has warned that F1 is at risk of losing its iconic wet-weather races after a delayed start to the Belgian Grand Prix prevented drivers from racing in full wet conditions. The start of Sunday’s race at Spa-Francorchamps was delayed by 80 minutes due to heavy rain.

The official found Stroll already had the right of way, and Hulkenberg was at fault for the collision, though no penalty was issued to either driver for the contact. In document 49 from the Belgian Grand Prix, the FIA gave its explanation of the events.

F1 governing body the FIA is said to have been alerted to the need for a tweak to the rules following Red Bull's swift replacement of Christian Horner with Laurent Mekies

Saturday's F1 news includes Ferrari driver Lewis Hamilton issuing an apology after the FIA took action over an "unacceptable" incident.

Seven-time world champion Lewis Hamilton said he will be taking up the matter with the FIA after his shock Q1 exit during the Belgian GP qualifying.