FIA Motorsport Games Preview: Cross Car
A brace of Cross Car events will grace the second edition of the FIA Motorsport Games between 26-30 October with some big names representing the nations in their bid to snatch the gold medal. Both senior and junior entries will have their say in the medals table over the big week in France, with some famous names in offroad racing and rallycross making the trip to represent their countries. The event will see drivers battling it out for honours at Autocross Veynois circuit in Veynes, located
Alpine Alpenglow to run on hydrogen for the first time at Spa
,agility and driving pleasure. The Alpine Business Unit was created in 2021. It has since become the branddedicated to innovative, authentic and exclusive Renault Group sports cars, benefiting from the heritage andknow-how of its historic Dieppe... running version, is due to take to the track for three laps on 11 May at the Spa-Francorchamps (Belgium). Powered by a hydrogen-powered internal combustion engine, Alpenglow embodies the brand's design and sustainable innovation ambitions for ultra
Belgian FIA WEC round presented to media at special press conference in Liège
Belgian press had the opportunity to meet and speak to the organisers, teams and and drivers competing in this year’s FIA World Endurance Championship (WEC).Frédéric Lequien, FIA WEC CEO, presented the 2024 season, where 14 manufacturers are fighting for victory across the highly-competitive Hypercar and LMGT3 categories. Two Belgian WEC drivers were in attendance at the press conference including Dries Vanthoor who will compete at his home race in the headline Hypercar category with Belgian
Mission accomplished for the H24 at Spa-Francorchamps
MissionH24, a collaborative program between the Automobile Club de l'Ouest and H24Project, has been present since Thursday at Spa-Francorchamps, for the 3rd round of the FIA World Endurance Championship. Its various actions during this Belgian... technology. If in the stand, the team can answer many questions, on the track, Stéphane Richelmi, one of the reference drivers, at the wheel of the H24, demonstrates the potential and reliability of hydrogen in competition. After refueling at the H2 mobile
6 Heures Moto. DO NOT MISS THIS EVENT !
Do not miss this event ! The final count has begun ... Saturday 17 and Sunday 18 August, the 6 Heures Moto de Spa-Francorchamps will put the two wheels in the center of attention on the most beautiful circuit in the world. Between novelties, an international five star entry list and the glorious uncertainty of endurance, there are plenty of good reasons not to miss out on such an event... Endurance is trendy ! As we know, the return of the Endurance World Championship for motorcycles in
SPAITALIA 2021 SCHEDULED FOR SUNDAY JUNE 13
-Francorchamps. And so SpaItalia, a must-see for amateurs and enthusiasts of transalpine cars and motorcycles, is officially scheduled for Sunday 13 June. An event you do not want to miss out on, at the start of summer, an ode to La Dolce Vita, SpaItalia 2021 will contain all ingredients that made the previous editions so successful. Track sessions, various parades, static exhibitions, elegance contests and lots of entertainment are already on the program of this popular and amiable event. The
World E-Bike Series announces multiple-year agreement with the Circuit of Spa-Francorchamps
on 3-4 September in 2022. The iconic track is one of the most legendary in motorsports, acclaimed by drivers and riders from all over the world, featuring the well-known Raidillon Turn, and it is celebrating its 100th anniversary this year. A mix of tradition and innovation, not only in its sports and hospitality facilities, as the Belgian venue is open to new disciplines and technologies. Spa-Francorchamps is located in the magnificent region of the Ardennes, in a natural, breathtaking
Poster 8/10: record-breaker BMW the brand to beat at centenary CrowdStrike 24 Hours of Spa
* Bavarian brand features on eighth of 10 collector’s edition posters * BMW’s record of 25 overall victories celebrated with past and present winners* Quartet of M4 GT3s among the candidates for victory on 29/30 June With a one-in-three success rate, it’s fair to say that BMW has left a big impression on the first century of the CrowdStrike 24 Hours of Spa. The Bavarian brand has amassed a record 25 wins from 75 editions and will be among the leading candidates for victory at the centenary
Spa Summer Classic 2019
Let's go for the 2019 edition of Spa Summer Classic! If the first competitors are already on the track this Thursday 'till 6pm, the serious things will start tomorrow. And after the qualifyings, it's time for a very beautiful week-end in Francorchamps. We are already impatient to meet you and, in this last newsletter, let's talk with our compatriots of the Belcar. From the Austin Mini Cooper S to the Chevrolet Corvette 4425cc ! It is the difference between the smallest and largest car in Belcar
FIA ANNOUNCES DECISION TO DEFER ELECTRIC SWITCH TO 2022
Rallycross Championship, as well as Kreisel Electric, the approved supplier of the electrification kit, and GCK Energy, the approved supplier of energy. All parties remain committed to the original strategy built around independent teams that are currently competing in, or looking to enter the series, which was conceived with sustainability and cost control at its core. FIA President Jean Todt commented: “While the current situation has made it necessary to defer the switch to electric by one year
World-class support line-up confirmed for 2023 CrowdStrike 24 Hours of Spa
• Busy programme of track action ahead of twice-around-the-clock classic • GT, single-seater and esports competitions all part of diverse schedule • Support race line-up complements extensive range of off-track entertainment While the CrowdStrike 24 Hours of Spa is unquestionably the biggest sporting contest taking place in the Ardennes between 28 June and 2 July, a host of high-level support series will also tackle the 7km circuit to ensure that spectators are fully entertained. Between
More riders, more action, more show
, set on the legendary Ardennes rollercoaster, where the world’s top endurance teams battle it out. Among the headliners, Belgian teams Elf Marc VDS Racing Team – KM99, and the BMW Motorrad World Endurance Team will be aiming to shine. The competition... a demanding track where mistakes are not an option. YART Yamaha, winner at Spa in 2024 and at this year’s 24H Motos, will be aiming for another victory. Kawasaki Webike Trickstar and ERC Endurance Ducati, both podium finishers at Le Mans, will also be
Tickets for the 2026 CrowdStrike 24 Hours of Spa on sale now
With 75 GT3 cars on the entry list and an attendance of 128,000 across the event, the 2025 CrowdStrike 24 Hours of Spa was a record breaker. In addition to an exciting race that brought Lamborghini its maiden victory in the Ardennes, the other highlights included live music (especially the Saturday night electro concert headlined by Kungs and Kid Noize), the parade to Spa town centre, the Fan Village, exhibitions, fireworks, pit walks, the night track walk, supercars, a Ferris wheel, the world
THE BEST IN THE HISTORY OF MOTORSPORT (September 25th to 29th, 2019)
Ford GT40, Jaguar Type E, Ferrari 250 LM and Williams, Brabham and Arrows on the F1 side are among the incredible line-ups that will be on display at Spa Six Hours. And with drivers coming from all over Europe behind the wheel, we will come here to race and not to show off. Undoubtedly, it is a historic event not to be missed on the most beautiful circuit in the world where many activities will take place. To the general public, family, and enthusiasts, there is something for everyone. This
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 the JobFIXers Belgian Rally Championship 2020, which was also meant to round off the FIA European Rally Championship 2020. A decision taken by general agreement with the Mayor of Spa Sophie Delettre and the Governor of the Province of Liège Hervé
Tickets now on sale for 2022 TotalEnergies 24 Hours of Spa
General admission tickets now available, full public return confirmed after two years Upcoming edition set to feature packed schedule of support racing and entertainment On-track activity runs from 28-31 July Tickets for the 2022 TotalEnergies 24 Hours of Spa are now on general sale, launching the countdown to this year's running of the Belgian endurance classic. The twice-around-the-clock event represents the pinnacle of global GT racing, drawing the world’s best teams and drivers to the
A volatile Spa Six Hours Endurance grid with near on … 20 Ford GT40!
On the international historic scene, Spa Six Hours, the meeting organised by Roadbook to be held at the beginning of autumn on the Circuit of Spa-Francorchamps, is one not to be missed! And its flagship race is definitely the one that gave its name to the event, Spa Six Hours Endurance. Scheduled on Saturday 1st October between 15.55hrs and 21.55hrs, it stands out thanks to an awesome grid. The 2022 vintage is no exception, seeing near on 20 Ford GT40 are awaited at the start! What else? Last
Martin Solveig leads exciting music line-up for 2023 CrowdStrike 24 Hours of Spa
• Multi-platinum selling artist to make second appearance as concert headliner • Alex Germys, Dave Lambert and Loulou Players also confirmed on 2023 line-up • Concert access included with full-weekend general admission ticket A quartet of exciting music acts will keep partygoers dancing through the night at this year's CrowdStrike 24 Hours of Spa concert. Staged on-site during the twice-around-the-clock race, the concert gets underway on the evening of Saturday 1 July and runs into the small
MissionH24 running at the TotalEnergies 6 Hours of Spa-Francorchamps
On the Belgian track, on May 11, as part of the 3rd round of the FIA WEC 2024, the H24, an electric hydrogen racing prototype from MissionH24, a collaborative program between the Automobile Club de l’Ouest and H24Project, is evolving in company of another hydrogen car, the Alpenglow from Alpine, which will complete its first official kilometers in public on the circuit. With the Spa-Francorchamps circuit, MissionH24 has always maintained a special relationship and 2024 will prove it again. In
MONGRIP unveils new Curbstone Collection – Raidillon Limited Edition dedicated to the iconic corner of the Circuit de Spa-Francorchamps
Raidillon Limited Edition: a homage to the historic Circuit de Spa-Francorchamps, once again highlighting the uniqueness and the prestige of the products created by the Monegasque brand, in the pursuit of the union between authenticity and passion... hearts of fans; a mixture of speed, precision, and bravery, which tests even the best drivers. It’s a point of the circuit that, in just 240 meters, sees an elevation change of 24 meters, thus creating a corner with a 17% gradient to be taken on at
