STRONG FIELD ANNOUNCED AS SPA MAKES WORLD RX DEBUT
The entry list for the Spa World RX of Benelux, round three of the FIA World Rallycross Championship on May 11-12 has been released by the FIA. 21 drivers will battle for glory at the world famous Spa-Francorchamps circuit, which includes the heralded Eau Rouge section of the Formula 1 track. 2016 Drivers’ Champion Mattias Ekstrom will return to the sport in the Audi S1 he used to win the Championship. He will drive for Team JC Raceteknik as team mate to Belgium’s Enzo Ide, who will make his
FIA Motorsport Games Preview: Cross Car
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... a K3-Yamaha. Drivers like 2022 FIA Euro RX3 Rallycross champion Kobe Pauwels (Team Belgium) will be stiff competition, as will 2022 FIA European Cross Car Champion David Meat (Team France). The UK also has experience in Daniel Rooke at their
Test day officiel du Porsche GT3 Cup Challenge Benelux
) et un très bel équilibre entre les Pilotes A et les Pilotes B (Gentlemen Drivers). Un tour de chauffe avant la 6è édition du Porsche GT3 Cup Challenge les 4 & 5 mai prochains dans le cadre des Total 6 Hours of Spa-Francorchamps - WEC Le prestigieux
Verken circuit Spa-Francorchamps tijdens de Grand Prix van België bij de Ziggo eBattle F1 en maak kans op ultieme upgrade van je kaarten!
Achter de Max Verstappen tribune is de in Nederland beruchte Ziggo eBattle F1 te vinden. Klok daar je eigen Spa-Francorchamps rondetijd met de recent gelanceerde F1™2018-game en maak kans op fantastische prijzen! De coureur met de snelste virtuele rondetijd krijgt samen met een vriend of vriendin een uitnodiging voor de Ziggo VIP Experience in de E-Drivers Club! Ook de minder getalenteerde racers kunnen toegang tot deze locatie winnen. Iedereen met een geldige rondetijd, mag draaien aan het rad
Formula 1 announces multi-year extension with the Belgian Grand Prix
part of Formula 1’s maiden championship in 1950 and has since hosted 57 Grands Prix. The Wallonian circuit is celebrated by fans and drivers alike for its mixture of long straights and challenging fast corners, including one of the most famous sections of racetrack in the world as drivers power through Eau Rouge and Raidillon, then on to the Kemmel straight. Spanning 7.004km, it is the longest circuit on the Formula 1 calendar and has seen some of the sport’s most decorated drivers, including
Format changes set to enhance the racing in 2022
Heats will still be established by total race time. All drivers will then enter a ‘Progression’ race, in which the highest-ranked driver from the Heats chooses their grid slot first, followed by the second-highest and so forth. The top ten drivers from... particularly looking forward to the new ‘SuperPole’ shootout, which introduces a real ‘jeopardy’ element into the opening phase of the weekend and will reward the best drivers – and with all races now featuring in-line starts, the action is set to be red
CrowdStrike 24 Hours of Spa presents sensational 67-car entry list for centenary edition
, 10 in the Silver Cup and five in Pro-Am. As for the drivers, fans of GT and endurance racing will recognise that the grid includes more professional competitors than any other race. Among them are 16 former winners, including the defending ROWE Racing BMW trio of Philipp Eng, Nick Yelloly and Marco Wittmann. There will also be a significant number of Belgian drivers hoping to triumph at their home event, with more than 20 on the entry list. There should be plenty of support – Belgian and
SCHUMACHER - Legends Lounge at the F1 Grand Prix 2024!
: “This is the first time the Keep Fighting Foundation and Michael’s family has supported this type of experience. We are delighted that, 30 years on from his first World Drivers’ Championship, we can celebrate his racing career at Spa-Francorchamps... is without a doubt one of the drivers who made some of the greatest moments of that history," comments Vanessa Maes, CEO of Spa Grand Prix. “The fact that Legends Lounge has chosen to launch its innovative hospitality concept here shows our fans are
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
NEW ON THE GRID: CLASSIC GP F1 Pre-1986 DEBUTS AT SPA SIX HOURS!
at stake. For teams and drivers, this event also offers the perfect way to close the historic Formula 1 cars season, as participants can compete at Spa and then travel directly to the Estoril Classics the following weekend, from 3rd to 5th October. The Circuit de Spa-Francorchamps is widely regarded as one of the greatest circuits in the world, offering a challenging and exhilarating experience for drivers and an unforgettable spectacle for fans. At the Spa Six Hours event, the appearance of
Porsche Sports Cup
der Welt zu bezwingen, ist auch ein zusätzlicher Anreiz für diese Gentlemen Drivers. Als renommierter Kurs zieht Spa-Francorchamps nicht nur die Stars der Formel 1 oder der Langstrecken-WMs an. Sämtliche Piloten und Rennställe aller Meisterschaften
14. & 15. April: Spa 400, ein neues Meeting am Osterwochenende!
Tourenwagen, Silhouettes und GTs werden sich einen heftigen Kampf liefern. Für Raphaël van der Straten, Präsident des Belgian Gentlemen Drivers Club (BGDC), „stehen zwei Endurance-Rennen, darunter das Spa 400, im Mittelpunkt dieses Meetings. Am Samstag versammeln sich bei einem 240-minütigen Rennen die Konkurrenten der deutschen DMV ‚Nes 500‘ mit unter anderem dem ‚318TI Cup‘ und den allseits bekannten BMW Racing Cups: die belgischen BMW M235i Racing Cup & BMW Clubsport Trophy. Das garantiert
The Formula One Belgian Grand Prix at the Circuit of Spa-Francorchamps is maintained
they share with all their fans. It should also be recalled that the safety of the drivers, spectators and organizers, or any other party involved in the organization of the Belgian Grand Prix in Spa-Francorchamps represents an absolute priority for...Following the tragedy that struck the F2 race on August 31st, 2019 during which driver Anthoine Hubert tragically lost his life, Spa Grand Prix SA wishes to express its sincere condolences to the Hubert family and to all his relatives with whom we
A volatile Spa Six Hours Endurance grid with near on … 20 Ford GT40!
the cars will be well tamed, with a mix of specialists from historic racing and drivers emanating from modern competitions. For example, the Brit Alex Brundle and the German Frank Stippler will be the choice reinforcement drivers for their teammates... Minshaw, Jack Minshaw and Phil Keen will also be putting their faith in the renowned feline. Carroll Shelby’s brilliant creation, the Cobra on the other hand is becoming more widespread. And with such drivers as Christian Traber, Seb Perez, Armand
Paddock experience: access to the garages, Mustang showcase and Eau Rouge adventure!
Close-Up Access: Experience the Machines of History Attendees of the Spa Six Hours have the opportunity to access the paddock boxes, allowing them to closely view the classic cars, examine the machinery, and interact with drivers. This access provides a firsthand experience of the passion and atmosphere that characterize historic racing. 60 Years Ford Mustang: more than 100 Mustang are expected in the Parking Stadium For the 2024 edition, the Spa Six Hours will celebrate 60 years of a timeless
14 manufacturers and record number of Hypercars headline 2024 FIA WEC entry list
endurance racing series. Several drivers have also been named as each team is required to submit a minimum of one driver per entered car. Notable names include the likes of freshly crowned LMP2 champion Robert Kubica who is set to graduate to the Hypercar... full line-up of drivers includes ex-GP driver Mick Schumacher and Ferdinand Habsburg who makes the switch to the WEC’s top category from LMP2 Cadillac Racing returns with the Cadillac V-Series.R. The team has listed two drivers, Earl Bamber and Alex
CrowdStrike 24 Hours of Spa set for record-breaking edition
legend Valentino Rossi, former Formula 1 drivers Kevin Magnussen and Kamui Kobayashi will also be on the starting grid, the Japanese ace returning after his participations in 2017 and 2020. Arthur Leclerc, a reserve driver for Scuderia Ferrari in F1, now... record grid. To tame these superb GT3 cars, the field will feature more than 280 drivers representing over 40 nationalities and spanning five continents. There are 15 former winners among them, including the trio of Marco Sørensen, Mattia Drudi, and
Forty Car Grid for Spa As Race for ELMS Titles Hots Up
108 drivers will be representing 25 different nations from Europe, North and South America, Asia and Australasia. The LMP2 grid will feature 16 cars with the no26 G-Drive Racing Oreca-Gibson leading the championship by 34 points. Roman Rusinov and Andrea Pizzitola are also leading the drivers’ championship, with their teammate Jean-Eric Vergne twelve points behind, after he missed the opening race of the season at Le Castellet. G-Drive Racing have won the last three ELMS races and won the LMP2
The Parade : a unique shared experience to launch the CrowdStrike 24 Hours of Spa
The public will see the cars and the meet the drivers, with free access for all. The centre of activities shifts to the Parc de Sept Heures and the Galerie Léopold II. Accessibility. Friendliness. Closeness. These are just a few of the words that... tickets and preview the official programme. Near the superb structure, which is part of Wallonia's exceptional heritage, the drivers will sign autographs and pose for photos. During this special shared moment, they will answer questions from the hosts
Spa-Francorchamps Unveils the Uhoda Tower, a New Beacon of Excellence and Innovation.
programming and operations. The ground and first floors will welcome VIRTEX, a professional-grade simulation center. Their presence strengthens the Circuit’s role as a hub for learning, performance, and technological innovation in service of drivers... digital twins of the cars, we help drivers and teams optimize their performance and accelerate their development before they even set wheel to track. We look forward to expanding our activities within this iconic new building. » A Milestone in the
