As the Formula 1 circus returns from its 2019 summer break, the big news heading to Belgium this weekend is the change around at Red Bull.

Over the four week break following the Hungarian Grand Prix, Red Bull has announced that Toro Rosso rookie Alexander Albon will be bumped up to the main squad to drive alongside Max Verstappen, while Pierre Gasly will return to the junior team beside Daniil Kvyat.

Rumour Season Started

Rumours had begun early in the season that Gasly could move, after struggling to match Verstappen’s form, with both Toro Rosso drivers having been mentioned in connection with that seat.

Elsewhere, the 2020 driver market rumour-mill has been spinning, with Mercedes-contracted youngster Esteban Ocon surrounding much of the silly season gossip.

The former Force India and Manor driver has been linked with Valtteri Bottas’ seat at the main Mercedes team for next year, and in the last week it has been reported in French publication Auto Hebdo that he will replace Nico Hulkenberg at Renault.

The fairytale return of Robert Kubica to F1 with Williams this year appears to be turning sour however, as reports increasingly suggest he will leave the team at the end of the year amid a tricky return to the sport.

On track, Mercedes continues to storm ahead at the top of both the Constructors’ and driver standings (with Lewis Hamilton), although Red Bull’s Max Verstappen has provided the strongest opposition to the Silver Arrows as Ferrari has yet to score a win compared to the Dutch hotshot’s two victories.

The midfield battle remains tight, although a resurgent McLaren appears to be enjoying the advantage of late.

This weekend’s Belgian Grand Prix marks the start of the final two European rounds in a back-to-back weekend with the Italian Grand Prix at Monza.

Live Broadcast Information

As ever, a live stream is not available online so check with your local broadcaster to find out the best ways to watch, and check whether there is live coverage, highlights or delayed race replays:

Full Schedule

Here is the full schedule for the weekend, with all times listed in local time:

Friday 30 August

Practice 1 – 11.00-12.30

Practice 2 – 15.00-16.30

Saturday 31 August

Practice 3 – 12.00-13.00

Qualifying – 15.00-16.00

Sunday 1 September

Race – 15.10-17.10

Just a week on from the wet, topsy-turvy German Grand Prix, Red Bull’s Max Verstappen arrives in Hungary this weekend the class of the Formula 1 field.

The Dutch driver notched up a second win in three races around the treacherous Hockenheim ring circuit, after rain shook up the established order.

Mercedes F1 AMG

The 2019-dominating Mercedes pair of Lewis Hamilton and Valtteri Bottas endured a torrid time, after both drivers spun off on slick tyres on the damp-but-drying asphalt.

Bottas was forced to retire in his spin – despite being the Silver Arrows’ best hope after Hamilton’s off – but the British Grand Prix winner was able to continue to finish.

Charles Leclerc in the Ferrari was another big scalp having crashed out on the wet surface, although team-mate Sebastian Vettel restored some of the team’s honour by storming from last on the grid (a result of a turbo issue in qualifying) to second.

A delighted Daniil Kvyat in the Toro Rosso claimed third – the team’s first podium for 11 years.

The Hockenheim thriller marked the latest in a trio of astonishing races following Austria and Silverstone, with Verstappen having claimed an unlikely Red Bull Ring victory.

With this weekend’s Hungarian Grand Prix, Mercedes will be looking to get back to normality at the top, while a frustrated Leclerc wants to bounce back from the ghosts of Hockenheim.

The continued ascent of Verstappen will be another key theme to watch around the Hungaroring.

Live Broadcast Information

A live online stream for F1 in 2019 is not available, so those wishing to catch all the action from Hungary will need to use more traditional methods of keeping abreast of the action – TV, radio and live text commentary.

The list below details the current broadcasters according to F1’s website, although fans will need to check locally if their region offers free-to-air or paid subscription, as well as live coverage or highlights.

Full Schedule

Here is the full schedule for the weekend, with all times listed in local time:

Friday 2 August

Practice 1 – 11.00-12.30

Practice 2 – 15.00-16.30

Saturday 3 August

Practice 3 – 12.00-13.00

Qualifying – 15.00-16.00

Sunday 4 August

Race – 15.10-17.10

Lewis Hamilton heads to this weekend’s German Grand Prix with the wind in his sails, having notched up a seventh Formula 1 win of the season at Silverstone with Mercedes.

The five-time champion claimed a record sixth win at his home circuit for the British Grand Prix, with that victory allowing him to extend his lead at the top of the standings to 39 points from team-mate Valtteri Bottas.

Ferrari No Win In 2019

Despite reaching the season’s halfway point, Ferrari duo Sebastian Vettel and Charles Leclerc have yet to record a win in 2019.

Vettel has endured a problematic season, with the high-profile off at Canada’s Circuit Gilles Villeneuve robbing him of a win, before a clumsy touch with Max Verstappen last time out ruined any chance of points there.

Leclerc meanwhile has looked the stronger of the pair, with wins at Bahrain and Austria eluding him. Vettel will no doubt wish to see his home race the start of a turnaround in fortunes.

Austrian Grand Prix winner Max Verstappen has shown strong consistency to hold third in the standings, comfortably outperforming under-pressure team-mate Pierre Gasly, although fourth for the French Red Bull driver at Silverstone marked his first finish higher than his team-mate.

Carlos Sainz Jr leads the ‘best of the rest’ as the McLaren cars demonstrate good pace, ahead of 2007 champion Kimi Raikkonen in the Alfa Romeo.

The midfield tussle continues to be tightly contested between McLaren, Renault, Haas, Alfa Romeo, Toro Rosso and Racing Point.

Live Broadcast Information

A live stream of the Formula 1 season does not yet exist, so race fans will need to find alternative ways to enjoy the action.

Some TV broadcasters have full live race coverage, others have highlights packages – check your local broadcaster below for full details.

The list below is the current broadcaster rights, according to the official F1 website:

Full Schedule

Here is the full schedule for the weekend, with all times listed in local time:

Friday 26 July

• Practice 1 – 11.00-12.30
• Practice 2 – 15.00-16.30

Saturday 27 July

• Practice 3 – 12.00-13.00
• Qualifying – 15.00-16.00

Sunday 28 July

• Race – 15.10-17.10