Partial reopening of the Circuit of Spa-Francorchamps
The Circuit of Spa-Francorchamps welcomes the decision taken today by the Consultation Committee, expanded to include experts on the lockdown, to allow a partial resumption of activities from Monday the 18th of May. The resumption of individual... Committee, expanded to include experts on the lockdown, in relation to the Circuit of Spa-Francorchamps. As anticipated at the Belgian National Security Council on Wednesday the 13th of May, two decisions were taken this morning: From the 18th of May
Heading for the greatest array ever registered for the Hankook 12Hr of Spa-Francorchamps
end in Malmedy and you can enjoy the Gridwalk for free on Saturday from 11.10 am to 11.40 am. Practical information : *Opening hours - Friday May 5th from 9:00 am to 6:30 pm - Saturday May 6th from 8:00 am to 6:30 pm - Sunday May 7th from 8:00 am to
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
24H SPA EWC Motos : Would you like to enjoy an exceptional experience at the heart of the action ?
As no doubt you already know, the Circuit of Spa-Francorchamps will be hosting the 24Hr Spa EWC Motos from 2 to 5 June. In this context, we are looking for junior track and pit marshals to complete our arrangements. Would you like to enjoy an exceptional experience at the heart of the action and be part of an experienced team? Only one condition: you must undergo a training session on one of these dates: Saturday 28 May and Sunday 29 May at 10am and 1 pm Wednesday 1 June at 4 pm Here is more
Fan favourites return to the calendar for first season of World RX’s electric era
that last featured on the calendar in 2013 – in May, with the second venue to be confirmed in due course. Following these opening two contests, Euro RX1 will visit Höljes, Riga, Spa-Francorchamps and Montalegre, with Euro RX3 travelling to Höljes, the... May 21-22 Round 1 Nyirád, Hungary * June 18-19 Round 2 TBC * July 2-3 Round 3 Höljes, Sweden September 3-4 Round 4 Rīga, Latvia September 17-18 Round 5 Montalegre, Portugal * October 8-9 Round 6 Spa-Francorchamps, Belgium Provisional 2022 FIA European
INTERNATIONAL GT OPEN (Free Entrance)
touring car racing will be showcased by the TCR Europe, joined by the world’s elite of the TCR World Tour. Practical information : * Opening hours - Friday May 26th from 8:00 to 7:00 pm - Saturday May 27th from 8:00 to 7:00 pm - Sunday May 28th from 8:00
WEC renews with Circuit de Spa Francorchamps for 4 years
event, the 24 Hours of Le Mans. Talks between the iconic Belgian circuit and the WEC have been ongoing since the 2019 event in early May. The successful renewal of the contract coincides with the announcement that the WEC’s 2020 Belgian round will be brought forward by a week from its traditional early May date. The TOTAL 6 Hours of Spa, round 7 of the 2019-2020 FIA WEC season, will now take place on Saturday 25th April 2020. Gérard Neveu, CEO of the WEC, commented: “We have always aimed to have
Racing Safe, Health First
priority since the start of the pandemic has been the health and safety of all and this will obviously remain the case. Initially, our track will be open for individual professional sports training from the 18th of May. A maximum of 20 people, per group... 31st of August. The decision to open behind closed doors has the full backing of the Circuit and the organisers. Events may not have quite the same appeal without the fans, but the drivers and teams will be here to provide the on-track action, which
8 hours of endurance on the toboggan of the Ardennes.
format, identical to that of Suzuka, Japan, in July, was well received by all riders. «8-hour races are another philosophy», commented Jeremy Guarnoni, one of the riders of the Belgian KM99 team. You may be more nervous and, as we saw at Suzuka, there may be more mistakes. But it will be good, less physical for the riders, but more difficult for the teams who will have to go very quickly in the refuelling.” A festive weekend, with many animations! To reinforce the festive atmosphere of this
Communiqué from the Circuit
Francorchamps, 3 May, 2016 The Board of Directors of the Circuit company, which met this morning, has proceeded to hire Ms Nathalie Mallet, in the role of Managing Director. Ms Mallet, (45), is an architect by training, and a driver and organiser of sporting events. She will succeed Mr Jean-François Theatre on 1 July 2016. Furthermore, the Board has hired Mr. Christophe HIA in the role of Technical Manager. Mr. HIA, (42), is an industrial engineer of the Gramme Institute and has had a career
A unique experience that will not be forgotten!
experience to know that they will never ever forget this moment or thrill! The 2016 calendar for this out-of-the-ordinary activity is the following: Sunday 17 April - 4.15pm (but this date is already sold out) Monday 16 May - 4.15pm Monday 13 June
FORMULA 1 PIRELLI BELGIAN GP
grandstands and the suites. FORBIDDEN ITEMS Ladders/stepladders; Glass items; Firearms, bladed weapons and any other dangerous object; Parasols and other structures which may block other spectators’ view and/or constitute a threat to their safety
The Spa World Rallycross of Benelux track revealed
2019 will mark the first edition of the Spa World Rallycross of Benelux. The third round of the FIA Rallycross World Championship will take place on the Circuit of Spa-Francorchamps on 11th & 12th of May. This major event in the Belgian motorsport calendar will be taking place on a spectacular, brand-new, hilly course created for the occasion, with a mix of tarmac and dirt and promises to be a thrilling show for spectators. The new track, 913 metres in length, will be located in the endurance
STRONG FIELD ANNOUNCED AS SPA MAKES WORLD RX DEBUT
The entry list for the Spa World RX of Benelux, round three of the FIA World Rallycross Championship on May 11-12 has been released by the FIA. 21 drivers will battle for glory at the world famous Spa-Francorchamps circuit, which includes the heralded Eau Rouge section of the Formula 1 track. 2016 Drivers’ Champion Mattias Ekstrom will return to the sport in the Audi S1 he used to win the Championship. He will drive for Team JC Raceteknik as team mate to Belgium’s Enzo Ide, who will make his
MissionH24 running at the TotalEnergies 6 Hours of Spa-Francorchamps
On the Belgian track, on May 11, as part of the 3rd round of the FIA WEC 2024, the H24, an electric hydrogen racing prototype from MissionH24, a collaborative program between the Automobile Club de l’Ouest and H24Project, is evolving in company of... symbolic of the link between MissionH24 and the legendary Belgian track: Pierre Fillon, president of the ACO, at the wheel, and Amaury Bertholomé, general director of the Spa-Francorchamps circuit, as passenger. May 11, 2024 will be a new milestone
Only a few more days to the WEC - 6 Hours of Spa-Francorchamps !
Once again this year the WEC 6 Hours of Spa-Francorchamps will be welcoming several thousand enthusiasts over three days. The programme will include the World Series Formula V8 3.5, TCR International series and the Porsche GT3 Cup Benelux races. The free practice sessions and qualifications will take place on Thursday and Friday before the major endurance event. The battle for the second leg of the 2017 WEC season will take place on Saturday 6 May from 2.30pm. The show will take place on the
IT WILL BE HOT IN THE JUNIOR 1000 CATEGORY !
Appearances and appellations are sometimes deceptive. Do not think that the Junior category of the 6 Hours of Spa-Francorchamps only includes young people and/or over-eager beginners ! This may be true for 600cc, but it is much less so for 1000cc. Most of them are old circuit racers, regulars at the Track Days and even experienced competitors. Their only common point with real juniors is that they actually are over-eager ! In 2018, the first three Junior 1000 teams finished 9th, 10th and 11th
SAVE THE DATE: 10TH EDITION OF SPA-CLASSIC A TRIBUTE TO THE TOURING CAR ERA
In 2020, Spa-Classic like Le Mans Classic will celebrate its 10th anniversary and will take place on 22 - 24 May on the Spa-Francorchamps circuit in Belgium. Today, this event is a must for all collector car enthusiasts for several reasons: a plethora of races both at daytime and during the night, the possibility of accessing the paddocks to be in the thick of the action, cars on display, parades by clubs, as well as activities and boutiques dedicated to the motor car. But above all, Spa
Resumption of training and sports competitions behind closed doors from the 8th of June
the resumption of individual professional training on the 18th of May: traffic flows, masks, visors, hydroalcoholic gel, medical, etc., in order to comply with the guidelines issued by the authorities to ensure everyone’s health is protected. We are
The WEC marks its return to Spa-Francorchamps!
While the race should initially have taken place last May, the WEC finally comes back this Saturday, after an enforced 6-month break, for the 6 Hours of Spa-Francorchamps with a start time of 1.30 pm! Let's have a little flashback to a memorable edition from 2019. First Jacky Ickx waved the green flag, freeing the pack for a hectic race…. The weather, so characteristic of the "Ardennes Toboggan" gatecrashed the party and wintry showers led to multiple safety-car periods. And the fierce battle