Adverse weather conditions at the Circuit of Spa-Francorchamps: activities on the Circuit will resume on 8th June
On Friday 4th June just after 3 pm an extremely heavy cloudburst obliged the circuit’s race management to immediately halt all activities, practice and qualifying sessions, in order to guarantee the safety of one and all. Once the severe weather had... discharges into the Eau Rouge, had overflowed its banks. Seeing the Circuit of Spa-Francorchamps geographically lies in the concerned valley the excess water was forced to find its way towards the circuit. In consultation with the organiser of the Spa
Spa Classic 2020 cancelled
everything to ensure that these events are maintained by considering different scenarios, but, as you know, at Peter’s Auto, we always prioritize safety, so while we were eagerly awaiting the resumption of the season, we had to make decisions, but I
Mission H24 - Hydrogen is promising
the LMPH2G. The following people were among the crowd at Spa for this first episode in the Mission H24 adventure and had this to say: Nathalie Maillet, Managing Director of the Spa circuit: “We’re honoured that Spa is the venue for this world premier
SPAITALIA 2019 VA CÉLÉBRER LES 70 ANS D’ABARTH !
SpaItalia, the unavoidable event, magnifying the Italy of cars and motorbikes, could not miss the 70th anniversary of a symbol such as Abarth, in close collaboration with the Belgian importer of the brand! It was indeed in 1949 that Carlo Abarth, born Karl Abarth, had the very good idea to set up in the region of Turin, land of Fiat and Lancia, a company preparing cars for the competition. Soon, the scorpion, Abarth's productions logo, was going to become widespread, with models as legendary as
THE '6 HEURES MOTO 2020' WILL NOT TAKE PLACE IN THE WEEKEND OF AUGUST 15
a great boost to the '6 Heures Moto' last year, and the success of the Parade organized on Saturday evening in the streets of Spa had a lot to do with it", continues Florian Jupsin. So there is no question of dropping this event, which is the only
Total 24 Hours of Spa on the final straight ahead of 72nd edition (Behind Closed Doors)
. What's more, it will revert to its usual 24-hour format as opposed to the unique 25-hour programme that had been planned as an added incentive for race-going fans. With these details now finalised, Total 24 Hours of Spa general manager Laurent... and the volume of public authorised falling, we had to face facts and the whole team made the sad decision to lay down arms. Of course, anyone who has already purchased tickets will be contacted. "We are truly sorry for all our fans and I have no
THE BIKERS’CLASSICS 2021 IN FREE TRACK RIDING AND TEST DAYS MODE
We had to face the facts, although the number of people authorized during outdoor events continues to grow, setting up a big festival of old motorcycles bringing together all enthusiasts is not yet possible the first weekend of July. DG Sport was therefore forced to decide that the 2021 edition of the Bikers’Classics will take place in ‘free track’ mode on Friday 2, Saturday 3 and Sunday 4 July, establishing themselves as perfect test days in view of the 4 Hours of Spa Classic, rescheduled
Poster 8/10: record-breaker BMW the brand to beat at centenary CrowdStrike 24 Hours of Spa
that left its mark on the race during the seventies. This particular car won in 1973 with Dieter Quester and Toine Hezemans. Two days earlier, BMW Motorsport's sister entry, in the hands of Hans-Joachim Stuck, had set the fastest pole position time in the history of the 24 Hours. Completing the 14.1km circuit in 3m49.1s, the German had averaged a terrifying 221.9 km/h. Thankfully, the track has since been heavily revised in the interest of safety and now measures 7km. To the right of the poster
#workingprogress
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 bordering the track. These works are part of an overall strategy aimed at diversification of activities on the Circuit and the modernisation of its infrastructure and is divided into two main areas: The Track: To host the 24H SPA EWC Motos on 4 & 5
MASCOT WORKWEAR BECOMES NEW OFFICIAL WORKWEAR SUPPLIER
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, collaborating with several Danish and international motorsport teams and circuits – including the Alfa Romeo F1 Team Stake and GMB Motorsport. Both teams will race at Spa-Francorchamps during the 2023 season. Amaury Bertholomé, CEO of the Circuit of
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
Spa Summer Classic 2019
Austrian Grand Prix. In the country of his Red Bull team, the Dutchman Max Verstappen had won a year ago but no doubt that the Englishman Lewis Hamilton will be there to take his revenge after an excellent start of the season. ©Spa Summer Classic
Report du Bug Show en 2021
édition sur le circuit de Spa-Francorchamps. Les Organisateurs --------- Taking into account the evolution of the pandemic situation of Covid-19, the Belgian Buggy and VW Club had to make a difficult decision regarding the Bug Show 2020 originally planned
4 Hours of Spa-Francorchamps auf Sonntag, den 9. August, vorverlegt
, the 2020 ELMS calendar had to be revised. The new calendar will be comprised of five 4-hour races and was readjusted after the announcement of new dates for the 24 Hours of Le Mans (19-20th September). The 2020 season should start in Le Castellet on
THE SPA RALLY IS POSTPONED UNTIL 2021
is with great disappointment that we are obliged, similar to last March, to once again postpone the Spa Rally, Christian Jupsin, the organiser continued. Everything had been put into operation to make this a spectacular edition, and I wish to take
24H SPA EWC Motos : Motorcycle endurance to return to Spa-Francorchamps on 4 and 5 June 2022
national federations and the FIM had to redouble their efforts to maintain the FIM World Endurance Championship, the flagship events are finally back on the calendar for 2022. We look forward to seeing you for an extremely competitive season where the
Format changes set to enhance the racing in 2022
like it to be. “We consulted the teams to gather their thoughts, and were pleased to note that they echoed our feelings; indeed, it soon became clear that we had quite a lot of common ideas for how to enhance this great discipline. We duly agreed
6 Heures Moto. DO NOT MISS THIS EVENT !
Team won with Greg Fastré, Nigel Walraven and Marc Buchner, and that the previous editions were won by Marc Fissette under the colours of Suzuki Racing Team and RM Motos Competitions. Oh yes, in 2014, Dunlop Racing had the last word. The tone is set
Affiche 6/10: Aston Martin wil dag en nacht schitteren tijdens de eeuweditie van de CrowdStrike 24 Hours of Spa
premier category in 2011, the British manufacturer had to wait 10 years before returning to the podium, with Garage 59 earning a fine third position in 2021. This year, Comtoyou Racing and 2018 winner Walkenhorst Motorsport will each enter a Pro crew with
