The Belgian Grand Prix has long been one of the major events of the F1 championship. Its fast corners, heavy braking zones, and the iconic Eau Rouge-Radillon sequence makes this circuit a highlight of the championship calendar.

The Belgian track is the longest on the entire F1 calendar. It features 19 corners, of which 9 are right turns. There are two DRS zones: the first is located on the main straight, while the second is on the slight uphill kemmel straight. Teams opt for a medium-low downforce setup due to the long straights and few corners. Now, let’s explore the sector analysis.

Sector Breakdown

Sector 1

The first sector starts with a slight uphill climb leading to La Source (Corner 1), the first turn. It is crucial to have good traction from this corner’s hairpin to approach Eau Rouge-Radillon (Corner 3 & 4) as quickly as possible. These two iconic corners are highly demanding on the cars, generating significant compression forces. This is a section of the track which has been argued about a lot over the year especially after the fatal incident with Anthoine Hubert.

After conquering this uphill section, drivers continue down the Kemmel straight, an excellent overtaking spot where they reach their highest speeds also the second DRS zone. Last year we saw Perez easily take the Ferrari on this straight without DRS assistance. I feel this year will be different.

Sector 2

The second sector begins after Kemmel entering Les Combes (Corner 5), a right-left-right sequence that demonstrates the importance of the front axle. This is where the downhill part of the track begin. Descending towards Bruxelles or Rivage (Corner 8), a fast right-hand turn, a well-balanced car is required to avoid any understeer. Continuing downhill, drivers face Pouhon (Corner 10), an extremely fast right-hander generating 5 G of lateral acceleration.This corner demands a car with substantial aerodynamic downforce while maintaining smooth weight transfer.

After Pouhon, drivers enter the Campus Stavelot (Corner 12 & 13) section, a right-left-right sequence requiring a rear end capable of mirroring the front. This highly technical segment concludes the second sector and leads into the ultra-fast sector 3.

Sector 3

The last sector opens with the Courbe Paul Frere (Corner 15), where staying within the track limits is crucial to avoid penalties. After this right-hand turn, drivers approach Blanchimont (Corner 17), a double left-hander taken at full throttle, leading to the final chicane (Corner 18). Drivers must bee careful not to get on the throttle too early on the exit as they will need excellent traction to defend against DRS. After passing this chicane, they return to the main straight.

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