The magic of a Circuit which is absolutely unique
is one of those rare historic circuits which have marked the history of motorsport, like Monaco, Silverstone, Monza and Suzuka. Located at the heart of the Ardennes forest, it benefits from an environment which is unique in the world and its rugged uneven terrain has earned it the nickname of the Tobogan of the Ardennes. Sébastien Vettel, quadruple world champion has said on this topic that: “This is a place which offers all sorts of bends and possible manoeuvres. The difference in altitude is
The 2024 edition of the 6 Heures Moto will be on September 22
After a 2023 edition which kept all its promises and rewarded the efforts made by the Masteroil by MRP team with a victory, we are actively preparing for the sequel, starting with the officialization of the date of the 6 Heures Moto 2024. It is on Sunday September 22 that riders and machines will be able to compete, which is one month later than this year. But rest assured, the event retains its place on the Spa-Francorchamps Circuit calendar more than ever! So it is at the end of the summer
International GT Open.
Spa-Francorchamps welcomes the International GT Open this weekend 20, 21 and 22 May. This meeting is probably not the most renowned, but nevertheless, it has a simply spectacular programme this year. First of all, the International GT Open, which has been going for 11 years, is a championship for "pro-am" (professional and amateur drivers) where GT3 -type GTs are to be found, identical to those which participate in the Total 24 Hours of Spa. These cars will participate in two races: one of 70
The sporting season begins this weekend with the Trophée des Fagnes.
this year by the presence of 2CVs) and the BGDC (Belgian Gentlemen Driver's Club), championship which is experiencing more and more significant success for drivers who want to indulge their passion on small budgets. Everyone knows the famous cars of the VW Fun Cup which, by their presence, offer all of us a colourful and most enjoyable and fun spectacle, and which are driven by a good number of excellent drivers. They will be on the track on Saturday for qualifying trials of 150 minutes and
Spa-Classic. The Circuit in Vintage Mode!
The Spa-Classic will be taking place on 13, 14, and 15 May and is an event which has continued to grow so that its now one of the great European historic race meetings. More and more competitors and spectators are flocking to be in attendance at one... again this year, fans of historic races will be spoiled for choice with no less than 5 collections of these wonderful cars which will set off on the assault of the Raidillon. Group C Racing. Group C cars are modern-looking and fascinate every generation
Get your trainers on, it’s almost time for the Spa Francorchamps Run!
Are you all ready to get back into sport this spring? Not yet? It’s time to prepare for the first race which will take place on the Circuit of Spa-Francorchamps track on Saturday, 11 March. We can’t forecast what sort of weather we’ll have on the... Raidillon track during a race on foot where racing cars are straining upwards throughout the year. Come and also see for yourselves the magnificent landscapes for which the Region is renowned and all the distinctive features of the Circuit of Spa
Launch of the Spa World Rallycross of Benelux website
Find everything you need to know here about the first edition of the Spa World Rallycross of Benelux which will be taking place 11 & 12 May at the Circuit of Spa-Francorchamps! This website, which uses evocative images, is complete, detailed and user-friendly and gives you intuitive access to all information in relation to the Spa World Rallycross of Benelux. Whether a die-hard fan or a new convert, you will find the latest news, rankings, drivers and details on all the activities that will be
Racing Festival
The Racing Festival, which for the Royal Automobile Club of Spa is its wrapping-up event for the 2016 season, will certainly live up to its reputation, and promises once again to offer the most varied activities. The different events will, in fact... with around 40 "youngtimers" who will delight fans of the trefoil badge on Sunday during 2 x 25-minute sprints. And following on the programme: the Deutscher Tourenwagen Cup, which will have "improved Touring" cars battle it out on Saturday and Sunday
24H 2CV
a performance far from being that of a racing car, who would have imagined that it could turn up one day in a race? And yet, in 1985, the first 24 hours 2CV race was organised, on the most beautiful Circuit in the world... The success of this race, which is so unlike any other, is always ensured as there are at least 70 crews which will depart for the assault of the Raidillon this Saturday 15th of September at 12:30 pm. And just like in high-level championships, participants will battle it out for victory
Renovation work on the Circuit's infrastructure have started
The renovation works of the Circuit infrastructures to be carried out within the more general framework of the investments announced last year for the return of motorcycle endurance on the track in 2022 with the 24H SPA MOTOS of the FIM EWC World Championship have started. The paddocks are also entitled to their facelift with a renovation of the red Paddock area, part of which goes down one floor for a better configuration of the site! ☺
Mark Your Calendars! Dates for 2017 Test Days are out!
days are days specifically devoted to the development and fine-tuning of the cars. This allows teams to achieve good set-ups on a track which is, for the majority, part of their racing season. During these Test Days, a dozen sessions are organised, which guarantees an ongoing show. This gives an opportunity for the public to follow the competition vehicles and their teams during particularly intense days for the drivers, mechanics, engineers... Companies can also let people discover these
Spa Euro Race
again will offer numerous races and novelties to delight spectators. Among the highlights: · The New British LMP3 championship of Bute Motorsport & the GT Cup which will regroup the Prototype formation to have an exceptional grid of almost 50 cars · The “GT & Prototype Challenge” (V-Max) · The Supercar Challenge · The F4 Championship of France makes a return with a completely new car which meets FIA F4 standards · The Clio Cup France that joins up with the Clio Cup Central Europe already present
The Formula One Belgian Grand Prix at the Circuit of Spa-Francorchamps is maintained
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..., which is cancelled, out of respect for Anthoine’s talent and in his memory. This tragedy is a painful reminder that motorsports are and will always remain a dangerous discipline for which pilots take brave and enormous risks in the name of the passion
Comtoyou Racing Audi tops opening morning session at official Prologue
Comtoyou Racing ended the opening morning of the 2023 CrowdStrike 24 Hours of Spa Prologue at the top of the timing screens courtesy of its #11 Audi. Christopher Haase posted a 2m18.525s lap early in the three-hour session, after which rain left the circuit damp and prevented any improvement on the German driver's benchmark. The #11 Audi was 0.471s faster than the #79 HRT Mercedes-AMG, which was also the best of the Bronze Cup runners. The #19 Iron Lynx Lamborghini was the top Gold Cup entrant
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..., a spectacle that will begin with the traditional and much-loved parade in Spa, starting Wednesday at 4 pm. This gives the public a chance to see up close these splendid machines which never hesitate about coming to meet them. But the Total 24 Hours of Spa
LMEM renews contract with Circuit de Spa-Francorchamps for FIA WEC and ELMS
Le Mans Endurance Management [LMEM] has signed a contract extension with Circuit de Spa-Francorchamps, which will see the iconic Belgian circuit remain as a round of the FIA World Endurance Championship and European Le Mans Series for a further five...-Francorchamps which takes place this weekend (29 April). One of the world’s best-known race tracks and steeped in motorsport history, Spa-Francorchamps has formed a round of the WEC since the championship’s inception back in 2012 while Spa has been
Spa-Francorchamps for your next event
A legendary Circuit in a magical setting, Spa-Francorchamps also offers ideal facilities for the organisation of business events which are totally different from those taking place elsewhere. Whether you are seeking a venue for a product launch, a press conference, a gala dinner, a seminar, or even for private events, there is always a space, a private building, and rooms which can accommodate from 5 to 500 people, waiting to welcome you. Everything is possible on the most beautiful Circuit in
6 Hours Motorbikes
After the Bug Show weekend and its atmosphere which is always very special, it's now time for pure and tough sport with the 6 Hours Motorbikes. "Since the new formula was inaugurated the 6 Hours have never known such passion on the part of... drivers for whom this event is one of the most important of the year. It must be said that the Belgian calendar of races reserved for motorcycles is fairly limited, which justifies the excitement of teams who will be present this 14th of August. One of
Only a few more days to the WEC - 6 Hours of Spa-Francorchamps !
track, of course, but there will be lots of activities and things happening over the entire site. Not to be missed are the 80 amazing cars which will be auctioned off on Friday, including a Ferrari 250 GTE which was driven by Enzo Ferrari, and a Lotus... Devils just before the start of the race! These Belgian Air Force ambassadors celebrate their 60th anniversary this year. They use four aircraft of the Marchetti SF260 type on which all future F-16 pilots acquire their first flying experience. The
Spa Classic : 18-20 MAY
Heritage Touring Cup will constitute one of the star line-ups of Spa-Classic. There will be a total of 8 models, featuring GTs, Prototypes, Touring and Single-Seaters, which have left their mark on the history of motor racing: Classic Endurance Racing 1 & 2, Sixties Endurance, The Greatest Trophy, Group C Racing, Heritage Touring Cup and Euro F2 Classic. The 2.0L Cup will be the new item for 2018, as well as the guest appearance from The Global Endurance Legends, which will carry out