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.

The start of the Belgian Grand Prix on Sunday has been delayed following a red flag on the formation lap after heavy rain hit the Spa-Francorchamps circuit.

Alex Albon delivered the best qualifying result of the season for Williams, as he will start fifth on the grid. George Russell, who took the checkered flag in last year’s Belgian Grand Prix before losing that win when his Mercedes W15 came in underweight, will start sixth.