Belgium 1997
Round 12 • August 24, 1997
Circuit
Spa-Francorchamps
The iconic twists and turns of Spa-Francorchamps set the stage for a gripping showdown at the 1997 Belgian Grand Prix. With torrential rain transforming the track into a treacherous battleground, experienced drivers struggle to stay on course while a young upstart seizes the opportunity to shine. Drama unfolds as strategic gambles and daring overtakes keep viewers on the edge of their seats until the very last lap.
| Pos | Driver | Time/Gap | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Michael Schumacher | 1:33:46.717 | 10 |
| 2 | Giancarlo Fisichella | +26.753 | 6 |
| 3 | Heinz Harald Frentzen | +32.147 | 4 |
| 4 | Johnny Herbert | +39.025 | 3 |
| 5 | Jacques Villeneuve | +42.103 | 2 |
| 6 | Gerhard Berger | +1:03.741 | 1 |
| 7 | Pedro Diniz | +1:25.931 | 0 |
| 8 | Jean Alesi | +1:42.008 | 0 |
| 9 | Gianni Morbidelli | +1:42.582 | 0 |
| 10 | Eddie Irvine | Collision | 0 |
| 11 | Mika Salo | +1 lap | 0 |
| 12 | Jan Magnussen | +1 lap | 0 |
| 13 | Damon Hill | Wheel nut | 0 |
| 14 | Ukyo Katayama | Engine | 0 |
| Pos | Driver | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jacques Villeneuve | - | - | - |
| 2 | Jean Alesi | - | - | - |
| 3 | Michael Schumacher | - | - | - |
| 4 | Giancarlo Fisichella | - | - | - |
| 5 | Mika Hakkinen | - | - | - |
| 6 | Ralf Schumacher | - | - | - |
| 7 | Heinz Harald Frentzen | - | - | - |
| 8 | Pedro Diniz | - | - | - |
| 9 | Damon Hill | - | - | - |
| 10 | David Coulthard | - | - | - |
| 11 | Johnny Herbert | - | - | - |
| 12 | Rubens Barrichello | - | - | - |
| 13 | Gianni Morbidelli | - | - | - |
| 14 | Jarno Trulli | - | - | - |
| 15 | Gerhard Berger | - | - | - |
| 16 | Shinji Nakano | - | - | - |
| 17 | Eddie Irvine | - | - | - |
| 18 | Jan Magnussen | - | - | - |
| 19 | Mika Salo | - | - | - |
| 20 | Ukyo Katayama | - | - | - |