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Formula 1 has agreed a multi-year extension with the Belgian Grand Prix that will see the sport race at the iconic Circuit de Spa-Francorchamps in four of the next six years. The extension, which includes Grands Prix in the 2026, 2027, 2029 and 2031 seasons, follows significant investment at the circuit in recent years, including the addition of two new grandstands – increasing capacity by 10,000 – and enhancement of the off-track entertainment and fan experience. Last year, the Belgian Grand

local interest. Though there was plenty of Belgian participation during the inaugural editions, fans at the track would have to wait until the fourth running in 1927 to celebrate a Belgian winner. Nicolas Caerels had the honour of being the first, triumphing at the wheel of an Excelsior. This made the result doubly significant, as the Brussels brand became the only Belgian manufacturer to date to win the race. Remarkably, Caerels was the lone Belgian winner during the event's first 16 editions

the stage at the foot of Raidillon. On Saturday 28 June the Belgian performer will be one of the headliners for the CrowdStrike 24 Hours of Spa concert, which has grown to become an event within an event. World-renowned DJs such Bob Sinclar, The Avener... international stars and top Belgian artists. The evening kicks off at 18:00 with DJ Vicky Kristine, who will make history as the first female DJ to perform on the main stage at the CrowdStrike 24 Hours of Spa. She will be followed by Konfluence (20:00

Belgians Thierry de Latre du Bosqueau and Christophe Van Riet), Shelby Mustang 350GT (of which the Dumolin-Thibaut-Lange trio), Chevrolet Corvette C2, Morgan SLR, TVR Grantura, Ford Falcon Sprint, Aston Martin DB4 GT (the renowned DP214!), Porsche 904... highly official historic F1 of the FIA. The Spaniard Joaquin Folch-Rusinol and his splendid former Nelson Piquet Brabham BT49 will be up against the various Williams FW07C (including that of the Belgian Christophe d’Ansembourg), Lotus 81, Arrows A4

coins have been entrusted to the Royal Mint of the Netherlands. The King of the Belgians remains the issuing authority. The official issues ordered by the Royal Mint of Belgium bear the mintmark of the Belgian Royal Mint Commissioner, Mr Giovanni Van... with Amaury Bertholomé, CEO of the Circuit of Spa-Francorchamps, have officially launched the new Belgian-issue coin for 2025. This exceptional coin, entirely dedicated to the Circuit de Spa-Francorchamps, was presented by Giovanni Van de Velde

mention Haas Racing Team, which competes with an Antigua and Barbuda license but is based in Belgium. The black, yellow, and red flag will also be very well represented among the drivers, with 22 Belgians on the entry list. They span the generations, from... the track between Thursday and Sunday. 3. A Strong Belgian Presence The CrowdStrike 24 Hours of Spa also retains a strong Belgian flavour through its participants. Three teams, all of which are competing full-time in GT World Challenge Europe powered