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1997 Belgian Grand Prix F1 Starting Grid
1997 Belgian Grand Prix Formula 1 starting grid with driver, constructor, circuit, and season details.
Browse the full classification, related season, driver, team, circuit, and championship history.
- Season
- 1997
- Round
- 12
- Grand Prix
- Belgian Grand Prix
- Circuit
- Circuit de Spa-Francorchamps
- Winner
- Michael Schumacher
- Classified drivers
- 20
| Grid | Driver | Constructor | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jacques Villeneuve | Williams | Finished |
| 2 | Jean Alesi | Benetton | Finished |
| 3 | Michael Schumacher | Ferrari | Finished |
| 4 | Giancarlo Fisichella | Jordan | Finished |
| 5 | Mika Häkkinen | McLaren | Illegal fuel |
| 7 | Heinz-Harald Frentzen | Williams | Finished |
| 8 | Pedro Diniz | Arrows | Finished |
| 9 | Damon Hill | Arrows | Wheel nut |
| 10 | David Coulthard | McLaren | Spun off |
| 11 | Johnny Herbert | Sauber | Finished |
| 12 | Rubens Barrichello | Stewart | Steering |
| 13 | Gianni Morbidelli | Sauber | Finished |
| 15 | Gerhard Berger | Benetton | Finished |
| 16 | Shinji Nakano | Prost | Electrical |
| 17 | Eddie Irvine | Ferrari | Collision |
| 18 | Jan Magnussen | Stewart | +1 lap |
| 19 | Mika Salo | Tyrrell | +1 lap |
| 20 | Ukyo Katayama | Minardi | Engine |
| 21 | Jos Verstappen | Tyrrell | Spun off |
| 22 | Tarso Marques | Minardi | Spun off |