F1 live stream 2017: Belgian Grand Prix start time, TV schedule, and how to watch online

After an extended break, Formula One is back, and it’s back at one of the most exciting tracks on the calendar: Circuit de Spa-Francorchamps for the Belgian Grand Prix. Lewis Hamilton of Mercedes has pole position for the race, and in taking it equaled Michael Schumacher’s all-time record of 68 poles.

Sunday’s race will begin at 8 a.m. ET and will be broadcast by NBCSN in the United States. It will also be live streamed online via NBC Sports Live in web browsers and via the NBC Sports app on Android, iOS and other connected smart devices.

“I think about and pray for Michael all the time,” Hamilton said, referring to Schumaker’s poor health after a 2013 skiing accident. “I’ve had the privilege of racing with him from karting days in Kerpen to on the track and I’ve always admired him and still do today. I’m just honored to be up there with him now with pole positions. But he will still be one of the greatest of all time.”

Hamilton shares the front row with Sebastian Vettel of Ferrari. The Drivers Championship is still very close, with Vettel holding a narrow lead over Hamilton, and Valtteri Bottas of Mercedes being right behind.

Hamilton has a decent chance of taking the lead on Sunday. Vettel qualified in second while Bottas qualified in third. Kimi Raikkonen of Ferrari completes the second row behind Bottas. Behind the top two teams, as usual, are the Red Bulls of Max Verstappen and Daniel Ricciardo.

Sergio Perez and Esteban Ocon split the two Renault cars in the back of the top 10. Hulkenberg’s Renault qualified in seventh, Perez and Ocon’s Force Indias took eighth and ninth, respectively, and Jolyon Palmer’s Renault qualified 10th.

Felipe Massa of Williams was hit with a five-place grid penalty for speeding under a yellow flag during the final practice incident. Daniil Kvyat of Toro Rosso had mechanical issues that prompted the flag. It was already a bad day for Williams, as neither Massa nor teammate Lance Stroll made it out of the first qualifying session.

Stoffel Vandoorne of McLaren will serve a 65-place grid penalty for engine changes. It’s been a rough year for the Honda-powered McLaren cars, and this weekend should be no different. Vandoorne tried to give teammate Fernando Alonso a tow on Saturday, but it didn’t help much in qualifying.

Below is all you need to know to watch the action on Sunday, as well as the full lineup and starting grid for the Grand Prix.

Date: August 27, 2017

Location: Circuit de Spa-Francorchamps, Stavelot

Time: 8 a.m. ET

TV: NBCSN

Online Streaming: NBC Sports Live