WEC renews with Circuit de Spa Francorchamps for 4 years
circuits and facilities such as Spa is crucial to us, and of course it is one of the drivers’ favourite places to race at, with so much history and drama. We have witnessed some incredible WEC events there, although we hope we won’t have any snow in 2020! (laughs) “By moving our 2020 TOTAL 6 Hours of Spa race forward a week we manage to avoid some clashes with other events in order to satisfy our competitors, partners, fans and media.” Nathalie Maillet, CEO of Circuit de Spa-Francorchamps added: “It
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
SCHUMACHER - Legends Lounge at the F1 Grand Prix 2024!
dine with F1 legends, hear never-before-heard stories by some of Michael’s greatest teammates and adversaries, and bid at auction on significant items and memorabilia from Michael’s impressive career. Sabine Kehm, Michael Schumacher’s Manager, added... 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
SPAITALIA POSTPONED TO 2021
DG Sport waited as long as possible, hoping for a change in the rules in connection with the Covid-19 pandemic, but the die is cast. Unfortunately, fans of Italian cars and motorcycles will ultimately not be able to attend the 2020 edition of SpaItalia on Sunday September 20, on the Circuit of Spa-Francorchamps. The event is officially postponed to June 2021 ... "We tried everything, but at some point you have to face the facts, explains Florian Jupsin on behalf of DG Sport. What makes the
CrowdStrike 24 Hours of Spa centenary countdown accelerates with official Prologue
the CrowdStrike 24 Hours of Spa must be present with at least one car, meaning some 65 GT3s will take to the track. This is especially good news for fans, as entry to the Prologue is completely free on both days. For those who wish to attend the main... prepare their coverage of the event. A press conference scheduled for Tuesday will allow the press to meet some of the key players, while the full 2024 entry list will also be announced for the first time. There's more. Following positive public feedback
Formula 1 announces multi-year extension with the Belgian Grand Prix
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... 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
MONGRIP unveils new Curbstone Collection – Raidillon Limited Edition dedicated to the iconic corner of the Circuit de Spa-Francorchamps
the highest of speeds. In 1995, the renovations made at the Circuit de Spa-Francorchamps saw the curbs at Eau Rouge-Raidillon being replaced; 30 years later, MONGRIP collaborated with the Belgian track to recover and preserve some portions of the... colours of the kerbs in Spa-Francorchamps – yellow and red – which still have some original tyre marks from those cars that took on Raidillon thanks to MONGRIP’s preserving skills. The three-dimensional structure helps remembering the uniqueness of one
SHELL SPAITALIA 2020 REGISTRATIONS NOW OPEN!
which some will allow you to take part in driving/riding sessions accompanied by a passenger! Worth noting that only cars boasting the Italian make will be allowed in the paddock, as also on the track! And that most of the packs on offer will give you
THE '6 HEURES MOTO 2020' WILL NOT TAKE PLACE IN THE WEEKEND OF AUGUST 15
motorcycle endurance race in Belgium. Let us give time some time, before deciding anything. In the current crisis, it is clear that no one has all the cards in hands. Neither the Circuit nor DG Sport. Wait and see… ”
Spa Six Hours - Non-stop activities for 5 days !
most magnificent cars of the 1960s will once again bring together some very beautiful people. Starting with the duo of Graf von Oeynhausen and Nico Verdonck, who will be back in action with one of the many GT40s expected. Against the latter, the Jaguar E-Type and the various Shelbys will certainly be the most formidable. However, if the weather gets in the way as some people are already predicting, there is no doubt that the Lotus Elan in its various versions will also be looking to do well. For
Racing Festival : An autumn cocktail with a mix of sprint and endurance
Ford Fiesta Sprint Cup will be on hand in top formation during the Racing Festival. The Belgian and Dutch competitions will in fact be sharing the track, with a swarm of some forty Ford Fiesta ST-Line are heading for the legendary Raidillon. The both
THE SHELL SPAITALIA 2020 POSTPONED UNTIL SUNDAY 20TH SEPTEMBER
months will give us the opportunity to develop some new ideas. Obviously, all registrations received for the 14th June remain valid for the 20th September. And now that the new date has been officially announced, all those with two or four wheels
No. 8 Toyota Hypercar tops afternoon test session
Toyota GR010 Hybrid third fastest in the WEC’s all-new premier category. The No. 7 Toyota Hypercar was 0.955s adrift of the sister No. 8 entry, the latter spending some time in the pits with bodywork damage following contact with Cetilar Racing at
No. 8 Toyota Hypercar tops afternoon test session
Toyota GR010 Hybrid third fastest in the WEC’s all-new premier category. The No. 7 Toyota Hypercar was 0.955s adrift of the sister No. 8 entry, the latter spending some time in the pits with bodywork damage following contact with Cetilar Racing at
No. 8 Toyota Hypercar tops afternoon test session
Toyota GR010 Hybrid third fastest in the WEC’s all-new premier category. The No. 7 Toyota Hypercar was 0.955s adrift of the sister No. 8 entry, the latter spending some time in the pits with bodywork damage following contact with Cetilar Racing at
World-class support line-up confirmed for 2023 CrowdStrike 24 Hours of Spa
positioned between Formula 4 and Formula 3, making it a stepping-stone towards F1 and other professional series. It also produces some thoroughly entertaining racing, with talented young drivers taking control of identical Alpine-powered single-seaters... venue, ensuring a phenomenal grid of more than 60 cars and some epic action around the 7km circuit. Spend a few minutes watching trackside and you'll understand why the GT4 concept has enjoyed such success all over the world. The cars look magnificent
Poster 10/10: CrowdStrike 24 Hours of Spa travels to the future with latest collector's poster
attention of fans, these posters have put the nine manufacturers entered in this year’s race in the spotlight. They have constituted a journey through time, with the contemporary cars joined by some of the machinery that has written the history of the race... edition. Each has featured a few unique details: a laurel wreath for a winning car, the rain, the night, a quote from Enzo Ferrari, an anniversary, or a record. The 10th poster, however, is something quite different. Instead of a mix between past and
CIRCUIT TRANSFORMATION: ICONIC VENUE REVVING UP FOR FIM EWC COMEBACK WITH 24H SPA EWC MOTOS
international-level motorbike racing to the iconic Circuit de Spa-Francorchamps in Belgium. Reviving the spirit of the famous 24 Heures de Liège, which last ran as a round of the EWC in 2001, the 24H SPA EWC Motos will be an endurance race like no other. Some... 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
Forty Car Grid for Spa As Race for ELMS Titles Hots Up
Italians Giorgio Mondini and Mattia Drudi. Van Uitert and Van Berlo will count Spa as their home track this weekend and are sure to attract a lot of attention as the LMP3 title chase hots up. The six LMGTE car have provided some epic last lap dramas
Fan favourites return to the calendar for first season of World RX’s electric era
Munich, 15 December 2021 – The provisional 2022 FIA World Rallycross Championship calendar has been unveiled following today’s FIA World Motor Sport Council (WMSC) meeting, highlighted by the return of some classic tracks alongside existing fan favourites. The 2022 World RX season – the first in the championship’s exciting new electric era – is planned to incorporate 12 rounds across seven events, each in a different country. The action will get underway at iconic Swedish circuit Höljes in