FIRST PHASE OF WORK AT SPA-FRANCORCHAMPS GETS UNDERWAY
and infrastructure at the Belgian circuit. The EWC 24H Spa Motos – a new race announced in May 2019 – marks the return of top-level international racing to the legendary Spa-Francorchamps circuit. This new round of the FIM Endurance World... being funded by an €80 million investment plan over 10 years. The first step will be to revamp the track, with run-off areas being enlarged and gravel traps installed at five corners: La Source, Raidillon, Blanchimont, Les Combes and Stavelot. The
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... Euro Race, the decision was taken to prematurely bring this weekend to a halt Nathalie Maillet, CEO of the Circuit Spa-Francorchamps: “My thoughts in particular go out the Pierre Delettre, the RAC Spa and all competitions and entrants who were taking
Francorchamps : 100 years of the motorbike
In the summer of 1921, on unsurfaced roads roughly forming a triangle between Francorchamps, Malmédy and Stavelot, the first Grand Prix of Belgium for motorbikes took place. Two categories were in the running: 350cc and 500cc. This was the beginning of a wonderful story, one that was to lead to the present permanent circuit of Spa-Francorchamps, and one often described as “the greatest circuit in the world”! On this Ardennes course the motorbikes were the first to take to the track, even though
New at the Circuit of Spa-Francorchamps: buy the Raidillon, without being thrown in jail!
most beautiful Circuit in the world”. Players will be able to move along the legendary track that’s a little over 7 km long and build grandstands, become the owner of corners with globally-recognised names that thrill fans and drivers of the most major championships, or even some historic corners of the former 14 km track, named places of the Circuit, Fan Shop, Museum of the Circuit of the Abbaye de Stavelot, and so on. An opportunity to discover or rediscover the Circuit in a different way, and to
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
The Great Parade on the old circuit is back !
, Malmedy and Stavelot then had a length of 15.077 kilometres, which later on evolved into the new track. In the collective memory, there are two distinct tracks : the 'Grand Francorchamps', used until the end of the 1970s, and today's Spa-Francorchamps, which has been delighting riders and fans ever since the beginning of the '80s. Although it is no longer used for competition, the 'grand Francorchamps' can still be the subject of motorcycle tours. And DG Sport has not failed to take advantage
Alpine Alpenglow to run on hydrogen for the first time at Spa
,agility and driving pleasure. The Alpine Business Unit was created in 2021. It has since become the branddedicated to innovative, authentic and exclusive Renault Group sports cars, benefiting from the heritage andknow-how of its historic Dieppe... running version, is due to take to the track for three laps on 11 May at the Spa-Francorchamps (Belgium). Powered by a hydrogen-powered internal combustion engine, Alpenglow embodies the brand's design and sustainable innovation ambitions for ultra
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
More riders, more action, more show
, set on the legendary Ardennes rollercoaster, where the world’s top endurance teams battle it out. Among the headliners, Belgian teams Elf Marc VDS Racing Team – KM99, and the BMW Motorrad World Endurance Team will be aiming to shine. The competition... a demanding track where mistakes are not an option. YART Yamaha, winner at Spa in 2024 and at this year’s 24H Motos, will be aiming for another victory. Kawasaki Webike Trickstar and ERC Endurance Ducati, both podium finishers at Le Mans, will also be
The sporting season begins this weekend with the Trophée des Fagnes.
Just like every other year, the Trophée des Fagnes marks the beginning of the sporting season at Spa - Francorchamps. This test is mainly reserved for amateur drivers and comprises two flagship disciplines: the 2016 European VW Fun Cup (accompanied 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
14 & 15 April 2016 Spa 400, a new meeting during the Easter weekend!!!!
Touring cars, Silhouettes and GTs will be getting into an intense battle. Raphael Van der Straten, President of the BGDC: "This new meeting will focus on two endurance races, including the SPA 400. Starting on Saturday, a 240-minute race will bring together the competitors of the German VDD 'NES500', among which are the '318TI Cup' and the well-known BMW Racing Cups, the Belgian BMW M235i Racing Cup & the BMW Clubsport Trophy. And that will guarantee 50 cars on the starting grid. With regards
The Spa World Rallycross of Benelux, Final round of the 2021 FIA World Rallycross Championship
series: the World RX1, the RX2e, the Euro RX1 and the Euro RX3. Nathalie Maillet, CEO: "This reorganisation of the calendar is, of course, to do with the pandemic situation in the world. Our priority is and will remain the health and safety of everyone. We hope, with this postponement, that the context will be more favourable and that we'll have the opportunity to throw open wide our gates to the fans. I am delighted that we are hosting the final of the 2021 championship at the Circuit of Spa
The Circuit de Spa Francorchamps mourns its CEO
It is with great sadness that the team of the Spa Francorchamps circuit have been informed of the death of Nathalie Maillet, CEO. On this very sad day, the whole staff wish to present their most sincere condolences to Nathalie's family and friends. The Circuit, but also motor racing, has lost today a passionate woman, strong in her convictions and always looking to the future. Melchior Wathelet, Chairman of the Board of Directors of the Circuit de Spa Francorchamps: "My thoughts are with
TICKETS FOR THE BENELUX WORLD RALLYCROSS OF SPA-FRANCORCHAMPS 2022 ARE ON SALE!
time in 2019 on a brand-new track praised unanimously by the Rallycross world, located at the centre of a 9,000-seater stadium and borrowing the famous Raidillon of the Eau Rouge, the Benelux World Rallycross of Spa-Francorchamps, once again this year will be the theatre of top ranking clashes between the drivers to carry off victory at the heart of the Belgian Ardennes. The Benelux World Rallycross of Spa-Francorchamps will host 3 series this year: the World RX, the RX2e, and the Euro RX1. This
Experience the dolce vita this Sunday at the Circuit!
Come and experience the dolce vita at Shell SpaItalia on Sunday 11th June! After a successful 2022 edition, DG Sport has decided to pull out all the stops to celebrate the 20th birthday of this great meeting of Italian cars and motorbikes on the most beautiful circuit in the world! This year, Shell SpaItalia will be celebrating 60 years of Lamborghini. The prestige of the famous brand will be recounted through an exhibition featuring the brand's emblematic models, each racier and more
A special Bikers’Day in the atmosphere of the 8 Hours of Spa Motos!
. This has given the Theutoise company an idea and create an exclusive Bikers’Day in the wake of the 8 Hours of Spa Motos! The 8 Hours of Spa Motos will take place on Friday June 7 and Saturday June 8 and with this new 8-hour format, the world stage... parking that allows teams and riders bring their equipment, attend the EWC race, before taking possession of the pitboxes from Saturday evening! And on Sunday, it will be their turn to take to the track, under the gaze of one or another star from the
Mission accomplished for the H24 at Spa-Francorchamps
MissionH24, a collaborative program between the Automobile Club de l'Ouest and H24Project, has been present since Thursday at Spa-Francorchamps, for the 3rd round of the FIA World Endurance Championship. Its various actions during this Belgian... technology. If in the stand, the team can answer many questions, on the track, Stéphane Richelmi, one of the reference drivers, at the wheel of the H24, demonstrates the potential and reliability of hydrogen in competition. After refueling at the H2 mobile
Looking for something original for Father’s Day?
Apart from the many races, the world’s most beautiful Circuit does not forget those passionate about motorsport and lets them access the legend that is Spa-Francorchamps. One of the activities offered to the wider public is the “track introduction... to all Dads who love excitement and thrills. Believe us when we say that it’s a unique experience that he will talk about for a long time to come. The principle is simple: he will be a co-pilot for two laps while seated beside one of our professional
Skoda Spa Cycling
It could be said that weekends follow one another and no two are alike. After the flagship event of the season, the Formula 1 Grand Prix, the stage is now set for Skoda Spa Cycling, this Sunday, 4 September. This event is an exclusive opportunity to... sound of derailleurs, accelerated heartbeats and to sweat… The organiser has chosen to offer several event formats in order to suit the interests of all cycling communities. The key event remains the 8hr relay race on the circuit. Then to this is
Porsche Sports Cup
This weekend, the 10th and 11th of September, the sixth round of the Porsche Sports Cup will take place at Francorchamps. On the programme: free practice runs, qualifiers and races for various disciplines: the Porsche Sports Cup, the Porsche Super Sports Cup (2 x 2 races of 30 minutes), the Porsche Cup Sport Endurance (2 x races of 50 minutes) and the PZ Trophy, tests for pure non-licensed enthusiasts. After Austria, Spa-Francorchamps is the second time this championship, with seven rounds this
