Belgian Grand Prix 1989 - Race Schedule and Countdown

Ayrton Senna delivered a masterclass at Spa-Francorchamps' legendary Belgian circuit, claiming victory with a dominant performance from pole position. The Brazilian led teammate Alain Prost home for McLaren's third one-two finish, demonstrating the MP4/5's superiority on Formula 1's most demanding layout. Nigel Mansell completed the podium for Ferrari, securing his fourth top-three finish in five races as the Scuderia maintained their consistent scoring form.

The Belgian Grand Prix showcased Senna's exceptional talent at Spa, where commitment through Eau Rouge and Blanchimont separated the brave from the cautious. His victory extended his championship challenge against Prost, maintaining pressure on the Frenchman heading into the final races. The McLaren one-two finish reinforced their technical superiority when both cars reached the finish, though Williams and Ferrari had demonstrated they could win when McLaren's reliability faltered. The race was run in mixed conditions, where Senna's wet-weather mastery gave him decisive advantages over rivals less comfortable in marginal grip situations.