FIRST PHASE OF WORK AT SPA-FRANCORCHAMPS GETS UNDERWAY
Slated to host the EWC 24H Spa Motos in June 2022, the Circuit of Spa-Francorchamps has launched the first phase of work to prepare for the return of international motorcycle racing. A total of €80 million has been set aside for the renovation work... Championship will be held in June 2022. Spa-Francorchamps has to meet FIM safety standards to once again host the Endurance World Championship. The process is now underway: the launch of the first phase of work has just been announced. The renovation project is
Renovation work on the Circuit's infrastructure have started
The renovation works of the Circuit infrastructures to be carried out within the more general framework of the investments announced last year for the return of motorcycle endurance on the track in 2022 with the 24H SPA MOTOS of the FIM EWC World Championship have started. The paddocks are also entitled to their facelift with a renovation of the red Paddock area, part of which goes down one floor for a better configuration of the site! ☺
MASCOT WORKWEAR BECOMES NEW OFFICIAL WORKWEAR SUPPLIER
logistics and high delivery reliability are also crucial for our customers. TESTED TO WORK - a slogan and a key working strategy. Testing and controlling methods, products, and suppliers are essential components of our strategic approach. This is why we...The Circuit de Spa-Francorchamps has entered a partnership with MASCOT® WORKWEAR, which means the workshop employees will be dressed in MASCOT’s workwear until 2026. MASCOT® WORKWEAR has had ties to the world of motorsport for several years already
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to pair the works completed on the track with the vitally necessary work on infrastructure so as to have better facilities to host spectators. We will keep you updated in a more detailed way every week about the state of progress of these works, for...The works intended to obtain the double FIA/FIM official approval that will allow the return of motorcycle endurance to Spa-Francorchamps started on the 15th of November. A month before that the construction machines had started working on the area
Total 24 Hours of Spa Update
SRO Belgium fully respects the decision announced today by the Belgian government to prohibit large gatherings in the country until 31 August due to the COVID-19 pandemic. While the 2020 Total 24 Hours of Spa was originally scheduled to take place on 23-26 July, the race will now move to a revised date later in the year in compliance with these guidelines. With so much hard work and passion already invested in the event's long-term preparation, it is naturally disappointing that it can not be
24H SPA EWC Motos : PHA Claude Michy appointed general coordinator of the 24H SPA EWC MOTOS
, a mythical place for motorsport. We will be part of a team that will do everything possible to satisfy the public and the teams and succeed with the return of motorcycle racing to the highest world level on a track that will benefit from major work... delighted with this collaboration made possible by a strong spirit of partnership established by François Ribeiro, Head of Discovery Sports Events. While work began a few days ago on the track to obtain the FIM Grade C licence for the return of
THE SPA RALLY IS POSTPONED UNTIL 2021
Notwithstanding the hard work and enthusiasm of all the parties involved, they have unfortunately been unable to reverse the trend. This Wednesday morning DG Sport is officially obliged to postpone the Spa Rally until 2021, namely the final round of... current context. “Despite the excellent work and all the professionalism of the DG Sport company, whom I wish to congratulate and underline, I found myself obliged to request the postponement of the Spa Rally, Sophie Delettre, the Mayor of Spa explained
Mission H24 - Hydrogen is promising
There are no consumption or performance targets for Mission H24’s demonstration at Spa. The car on the track is a prototype (LMP3) that is still at the experimental phase. The development work has yet to begin. So seeing the car complete its first few miles last January, and watching it set the pace as the leading car and clocking up top speeds of 300 kph is more than just promising. Yannick Dalmas, driver of the leading car: “it’s a privilege to be part of such an event, to take the wheel of
MR NOGUES WILL SET SPA ITALIA ALIGHT!
In the world of motorcycle stunts, he is a highly special case! For near on 12 years Mr Nogues has been defying the laws of equilibrium at the handlebars of super powerful machines! Always attired … James Bond style, he will be one of the stars of the 2023 edition of SpaItalia on Sunday 11th June on the Circuit of Spa-Francorchamps! “DG Sport continues to work hard at improving the quality of the entertainment being offered during the 20thanniversary of SpaItalia, Florian Jupsin, in the name of
Total 24 Hours of Spa and SRO Spa Speedweek set for spectacular comeback in 2021
Test days confirmed for 22/23 June, public welcomed free of charge SRO Spa Speedweek returns on 23-25 July with free entry Total 24 Hours of Spa returns to traditional summer date (29 July-1 August) Work is well underway to ensure that next year's Total 24 Hours of Spa and SRO Spa Speedweek provide spectators with an unforgettable return to the legendary Ardennes venue, including activities both on and off the circuit. The festivities will begin with the official Total 24 Hours of Spa test days
Adverse weather conditions at the Circuit of Spa-Francorchamps: activities on the Circuit will resume on 8th June
, left us no other choice. Since Friday afternoon all our staff, as also our subcontractors, who have reacted positively, have been working hard to make the track driveable as soon as possible. On Saturday morning work activities resumed as from 6 am. I
EWC Cares launches as FIM Sustainability week begins
Events and the EWC will work to achieve and support global climate change goals. EWC Cares is being showcased throughout this week’s 24H SPA EWC Motos event at Circuit de Spa-Francorchamps in Belgium, the second round of the FIM Endurance World.... François Ribeiro, Head of Discovery Sports Events, said: “Launching EWC Cares is another significant moment in our long-standing partnership with FIM and we are very pleased to be working with Circuit de Spa-Francorchamps and FIM in highlighting the
Poster 10/10: CrowdStrike 24 Hours of Spa travels to the future with latest collector's poster
present, this work – shared between Guillaume Lopez and Benjamin Benéteau – propels us into the future. The Maserati MC12, winner three times between 2005 and 2008, is shown in its iconic Vitaphone livery. Alongside, we seen an evolution of the
HANKOOK 25 HOURS FUN CUP
family. Enjoy the summer temperatures and take a pleasing trip to the beautiful Ardennes and catch a glimpse of the stars racing on track, savor the countless activities in the paddock or watch the teams at work in the pit garages. More than ever
CIRCUIT TRANSFORMATION: ICONIC VENUE REVVING UP FOR FIM EWC COMEBACK WITH 24H SPA EWC MOTOS
expanded run-off areas at several corners, the repositioning of safety barriers in some sections, plus the realignment of the Speaker’s Corner left-hander, albeit for bike use only. Additional infrastructure work and the construction of a purpose-built... with the high level of safety work ongoing at Spa-Francorchamps right now. Once completed and homologated by the FIA and FIM this April, Spa will be even more special and appealing as a track to all drivers and riders than ever before. The 24H SPA EWC
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Ces prochaines semaines, nous allons vous présenter régulièrement quelques photos de l’avancée des travaux qui ont lieu sur le Circuit de Spa-Francorchamps dans notre rubrique #workinprogress. Aujourd’hui, nous vous proposons les travaux liés aux infrastructures autour de la piste : les abords du Raidillon et les tribunes face aux stands Endurance.
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Endurance grandstand, Raidillon, corners...
FIA ANNOUNCES DECISION TO DEFER ELECTRIC SWITCH TO 2022
championship until 2022. "At this stage, plans for the new FIA eRX Junior championship remain unaffected by this decision and work towards the electrification of this category will continue for 2021, with a complete car supply and championship
Fan favourites return to the calendar for first season of World RX’s electric era
Championships. A lot of hard work has gone into putting together what we believe is a schedule that blends the very best of this sport, from much-loved traditional rallycross tracks to iconic, world-renowned motorsport venues – and we are sure
Formula 1 announces multi-year extension with the Belgian Grand Prix
as one of the finest racetracks in the world and it has played host to some incredible moments over its many seasons in Formula 1. In recent years it has undergone significant work to improve the facility and overall fan experience, and I would like
