Poster 9/10: McLaren hoping to emulate Bignan by making history at the CrowdStrike 24 Hours of Spa
A century has passed since Bignan won the inaugural race in 1924 McLaren in the spotlight on ninth of ten collector’s edition posters Less than one week before the first track action at the centenary edition It happened 100 years ago, marking the..., reaching top speeds of around 135 km/h. A quick glance at the poster is enough to understand how much cars have changed in 100 years. Alongside the Bignan, we see a very different machine: the McLaren 720S GT3 EVO from Garage 59. In 2024, it will
Third collector's edition poster takes us to the heart of the CrowdStrike 24 Hours of Spa
Ford and McLaren will be crowd favourites. In 2024, the Blue Oval made its return to the event after a 12-year absence. With spectacular looks and a unique sound, the Mustang GT3 will be entered by the experienced HRT team. The objective will be to build upon the experience gained last year and secure the Detroit giant its seventh victory at the CrowdStrike 24 Hours of Spa – and its first during the GT era. A prestigious name that has won in virtually every discipline it has entered, McLaren is
World-class support line-up confirmed for 2023 CrowdStrike 24 Hours of Spa
series, complemented by track sessions for spectacular GT1 machinery and virtual motorsport in the paddock. Here’s what fans can look forward to seeing at this year's CrowdStrike 24 Hours of Spa. MCLAREN TROPHY EUROPE A new addition for 2023, McLaren Trophy Europe is a single-make championship in which competitors can choose from the new Artura Trophy or the 570S Trophy. It's not every day that an iconic brand such as McLaren launches its own series, so there is genuine excitement for what lies
CrowdStrike 24 Hours of Spa presents sensational 67-car entry list for centenary edition
Lamborghini, along with McLaren and Audi, complete a star-studded line-up. While all 67 cars conform to GT3 regulations, the race will feature a total of five classes separated by the composition of the crews. Once again, the greatest number are... GT4 European Series Powered by RAFA Racing Club and McLaren Trophy Europe. They will also be treated to historic races, organised by Peter Auto, featuring classic GT and touring cars. The centenary edition gets underway at 16:30 on Saturday 29 June
Spa Classic : 18-20 MAY
demonstrations. This collection is made up of GTs and prototypes which ran the most renowned endurance events in the years 1990 and 2000 (McLaren F1 GTR, Ferrari F40, Chrysler Viper GTS-R, Audi R8, Peugeot 908, etc.). As is traditional, the Clubs, joined by
14 manufacturers and record number of Hypercars headline 2024 FIA WEC entry list
Manufacturers competing in FIA WEC next year include Alpine, Aston Martin, BMW, Cadillac, Corvette, Ferrari, Ford, Isotta Fraschini, Lamborghini, Lexus, McLaren, Peugeot, Porsche and Toyota – all highlighting the continued growth of the world’s premier... Alpine, BMW, Lamborghini and Isotta Fraschini Total of 14 car makes represented across all categories (Alpine, Aston Martin, BMW, Cadillac, Corvette, Ferrari, Ford, Isotta Fraschini, Lamborghini, Lexus, McLaren, Peugeot, Porsche and Toyota) All-new
INTERNATIONAL GT OPEN - MAY 24-25-26
Faithful to its annual rendez-vous with Spa-Francorchamps, the International GT Open will be back to the Ardennes on the weekend of 25-26 May. One of the top GT series in Europe, the GT Open offers the highest performance level of GT3 racing and the best pro-am racing platform in the continent. This year, over 30 contenders including top drivers and teams are in action, with all the great GT brands (Aston Martin, Audi, Ferrari, Lamborghini, McLaren, Mercedes, Porsche, etc) represented
INTERNATIONAL GT OPEN 2025
More than 30 competitors will take to the track this weekend, including some of the biggest GT manufacturers such as Aston Martin, Audi, BMW, Ferrari, Lamborghini, McLaren, Mercedes, Porsche and many more. The programme includes GT Cup Europe, the Euroformula Open, the Formula Regional European Championship by Alpine and TCR Europe. And to round off the weekend, a 2h40 race on Sunday. PRACTICAL INFORMATION OPENING HOURS Friday 16 May: 8am to 8pmSaturday 17 May: 8am to 7pmSunday 18 May: 8am to
Total 24 Hours of Spa
eye on since they could create a surprise. McLaren has three superb 650S GT3s. Finally, not to be forgotten are two Jaguar G3s and an Aston Martin Vantage GT3. To wrap up this prestigious list, the Japanese manufacturer Nissan will be happy to try
Total 24 hours
. Whether Audi, Bentley, McLaren, Mercedes, Nissan, Ferrari, Lamborghini, Jaguar, or Aston Martin, all of these manufacturers have one or several teams which include top-flight drivers ready to gallantly defend their chance. 12 former winners of this
Let's GOOOOO for the weekend of the Brûleurs de gommes (BDG #5 2023) at the Circuit de Spa-Francorchamps
, a McLaren P1, a Carrera GT, a 1000hp Ferrari SF90, unique ShowCars, etc... And the participants of the exhibition will be able to enjoy a lap of the Circuit in parade mode on Sunday at the end of the day. Dozens of professional stands will offer their
History and legends unite for CrowdStrike 24 Hours of Spa centenary poster
, Ferrari, Ford, Lamborghini, McLaren and Porsche will each take a turn in the spotlight. Three others will also feature – but which? To find out, stay tuned to the CrowdStrike 24 Hours of Spa social media channels, where the remaining nine posters will
CrowdStrike 24 Hours of Spa glory up for grabs in ultra-competitive class battles
, while the young #157 crew of Schumacher/Zug/Born has the speed to make a strong impression. Optimum Motorsport also has a line-up capable of clinching class glory. The McLaren team adds an extra driver for the marquee race, with Tom Gamble further.../Mateu/Makowiecki/Chevalier. Grove Motorsport (#23, S.Grove/B.Grove/Bamber/De Pasquale) and Dinamic GT Huber Racing (#55, Sager/Nakken/Barker/Zoechling) complete an impressive Porsche contingent. McLaren is well represented too thanks to a trio of
Fresh logo marks dawn of exciting new era for CrowdStrike 24 Hours of Spa
Trofeo, Formula Regional European Championship by Alpine, GT4 European Series, GT4 Scandinavia, GT1 by Curbstone and the all-new McLaren Trophy Europe. The essential off-track element will also be at full strength, featuring the traditional parade
CrowdStrike 24 Hours of Spa set for record-breaking grid with 72 cars confirmed for 2023 edition
multiple class winner Barwell Motorsport will enter Pro-Am alongside Leipert Motorsport. With representation in all five classes, 2023 is shaping up to be a big year for Lamborghini. MCLAREN (720S GT3 EVO) • Pro effort complemented by quintet of Bronze Cup contenders • 6 entries: 1 Pro | 5 Bronze McLaren has a new car this year, with the refreshed 720S Evo set to make its Fanatec GT Europe debut at Monza. Its hopes of overall victory at the 24 Hours rest with Garage 59, which returns to the Pro
INTERNATIONAL GT OPEN (Free Entrance)
. Seven brands will be represented (Aston Martin, Audi, Ferrari, Lamborghini, McLaren, Mercedes and Porsche), with the presence of some of the top GT3 teams, like AF Corse, Kessel Racing, Huber Motorsport, Oregon Team, Getspeed, Optimum Motorsport or
WEC - TOTALENERGIES 6H OF SPA-FRANCORCHAMPS
field (19 entries). And the GT category, with entries from Aston Martin, Corvette, Ford, Lexus and McLaren, as well as Ferrari and Porsche, will not be outdone by a very fine line-up of GT3s (18 entries). As well as its sporting dimension, the WEC is
Spa Speedweek : the ideal appetiser before the CrowdStrike 24 Hours of Spa
following week will also be in action, including Barwell Motorsport (Lamborghini), 2 Seas Motorsport (Mercedes-AMG), Optimum Motorsport (McLaren), and Beechdean Motorsport (Aston Martin). British GT’s only overseas race begins at 12:30 on Sunday, lasts three
The Parade : a unique shared experience to launch the CrowdStrike 24 Hours of Spa
road cars such as the Ford Mustang Dark Horse R, Audi RS6, BMW M4 CS, Porsche 911 GT3, and more. Maserati, the event’s official provider of the Leading Car and Safety Car, will present its lineup including the stunning MCXtrema. Lamborghini, McLaren
Let battle commence: who will capture overall glory at the 2023 CrowdStrike 24 Hours of Spa?
Spa, but their average age is just 24. An extra Audi joins the grid thanks to Scherer Sport PHX, which partners top international racers Nicki Thiim and Kelvin van der Linde with young TCR ace Luca Engstler. McLaren completes the line-up of Pro..., and as a minimum they will aim to match McLaren's best overall finish of seventh in the Ardennes. But should they hit their marks perfectly and emerge as contenders for victory, it would be no great surprise. Indeed, each of the 20 crews gunning for
