The racing weekend that many car enthusiasts look forward to is just around the corner. From Friday, July 17 to Sunday, July 19, 2026, the Formula 1 circus will descend upon the legendary Circuit de Spa-Francorchamps for the Belgian Grand Prix. This circuit in the Ardennes is known for its fast, flowing corners and unpredictable weather conditions. For both builders of detailed scale models and collectors of fast miniatures, this is the ultimate weekend to enjoy aerodynamics and pure speed on the asphalt.
The schedule of the 2026 Belgian GP
| Session | Date | Time (NL/BE) |
|---|---|---|
| First Free Practice (FP1) | Friday, July 17, 2026 | 1:30 PM - 2:30 PM |
| Second Free Practice (FP2) | Friday, July 17, 2026 | 5:00 PM - 6:00 PM |
| Third Free Practice (FP3) | Saturday, July 18, 2026 | 12:30 PM - 1:30 PM |
| Qualifying | Saturday, July 18, 2026 | 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM |
| The Grand Prix (44 laps) | Sunday, July 19, 2026 | 3:00 PM |
Excitement on the legendary Ardennes circuit
Spa-Francorchamps demands the utmost from drivers and their machines. The legendary Eau Rouge and Raidillon corner combination requires unparalleled precision and courage. This season, we are seeing a fierce battle at the top. Teams such as Mercedes, Ferrari, McLaren, and Red Bull Racing are almost inseparable. Young talents like Kimi Antonelli, who is impressing with Mercedes this year, are taking on experienced forces like Max Verstappen, Lewis Hamilton, and Charles Leclerc.
As a fan of car design, you undoubtedly pay attention to the smallest details during such a weekend. The way the airflow is guided along the sidepods or how the rear wing opens when DRS is activated; these are precisely the mechanical details that also trigger us to start working with detailed building sets and miniature cars ourselves.
Bring the pit lane atmosphere into your own room
After an intense racing weekend full of on-track action, the temptation is great to dive into the garage yourself. Many enthusiasts recreate the action by collecting iconic race cars in scale model form. Whether you admire the details of a recently completed LEGO Speed Champions Ferrari hypercar or have built up a rich collection of Hot Wheels racers; these models deserve a better place than a dark drawer or a dusty shelf where the details are lost.
With the right presentation, you give your collection the appearance of a professional racing stable. By neatly presenting your scale models, you create a dynamic atmosphere at home that recalls the excitement at Spa-Francorchamps.
Give your racing collection a place of honor
After watching the qualifying or the race, do you immediately feel like upgrading your own collection? Then make sure your models get the attention they deserve.
With the wall mounts for Lego cars, you can hang your favorite racers seamlessly and at an active angle on the wall. This way, the aerodynamic shapes are perfectly showcased. Do you also have a nice row of Hot Wheels miniatures that you want to organize clearly? Then discover the display rails for Hot Wheels in our webshop and build your own grid, as if they are ready for the start at Spa.
