5 dramatic Belgian Grand Prix moments

Ahead of the Belgian Grand Prix at Spa-Francorchamps, F1.com has revisited five of the most dramatic and unforgettable moments in the circuit's history. From heated rivalries and pile-ups to controversial penalties, the iconic venue has consistently delivered intense racing drama. Key highlights include the 1987 clash between Nigel Mansell and Ayrton Senna, the 13-car pile-up during the rain-soaked 1998 start, and the infamous pit lane confrontation between Michael Schumacher and David Coulthard in the same year. The retrospective also covers Lewis Hamilton’s dramatic 2008 victory and subsequent penalty, Mark Webber’s daring overtake on Fernando Alonso in 2011, and the massive first-lap crash in 2012 that sidelined major championship contenders.