MissionH24 reaches out to bumper crowds at Spa-Francorchamps
the meet by race organisers and the circuit’s management. A busy schedule included presentations of the project and the technology in the race village and an on-track demonstration of the LMPH2G electric-hydrogen prototype driven by Pierre Fillon, ACO..., MissionH24 was back at the venue which, this time, was staging Round 3 of the FIA World Endurance Championship (WEC), the rehearsal for the 24 Hours of Le Mans on 10-11 June. Thousands of spectators flocked to the race village to see the H24 electric
Belgian FIA WEC round presented to media at special press conference in Liège
that the TotalEnergies 6 Hours of Spa-Francorchamps will be a huge success. This is all thanks to the presence of 14 manufacturers, the beauty of the cas and the format of the race. There will also be excellent support races and ample entertainment... 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
A celebration of the night and a Ferrari-Porsche duel feature on latest CrowdStrike 24 Hours of Spa collector’s edition poster
Just three months remain before the 77th CrowdStrike 24 Hours of Spa. With the countdown well and truly underway, race fans have 25–29 June marked in red on their calendars. Red is also the colour of Ferrari. On the second collector’s edition poster... also a time of celebration. Indeed, the CrowdStrike 24 Hours of Spa is far more than a motor race: it is a festival, packed with entertainment and countless reasons to soak up the one-of-a-kind atmosphere. In particular, the Saturday night concert
A celebration of the night and a Ferrari-Porsche duel feature on latest CrowdStrike 24 Hours of Spa collector’s edition poster
Just three months remain before the 77th CrowdStrike 24 Hours of Spa. With the countdown well and truly underway, race fans have 25–29 June marked in red on their calendars. Red is also the colour of Ferrari. On the second collector’s edition poster... also a time of celebration. Indeed, the CrowdStrike 24 Hours of Spa is far more than a motor race: it is a festival, packed with entertainment and countless reasons to soak up the one-of-a-kind atmosphere. In particular, the Saturday night concert
New and established Belgian stars ready to fly the flag at 2023 CrowdStrike 24 Hours of Spa
. "It's not only because I'm Belgian and it's my home race: it's one of the most legendary races in the world and everyone wants to win it. And I'm in a line-up with Christopher and Fred, so it's a car that can do something." Indeed, there are...The CrowdStrike 24 Hours of Spa has long held the status of Belgium's national endurance race. That remains as true as ever on the eve of the event's 75th edition, with a greater number of home teams and drivers on the 2023 entry list bolstering
Skoda Spa Cycling
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... all: fun activities are planned for families and children and there's a "chill out zone" for participants waiting to take their next turn in the race. Which goes to show that you can do it all at Spa-Francorchamps!
The season is now open!
So, the Circuit is finally back to its activities on a full-time basis and the race cars are all ready to speed onto the track for a new and exciting season. Before resuming events on the 1st April with the Trophée des Fagnes, the Spa Rally will be... vehicles and for drivers who are holders of an official licence issued by an ASN recognised by the FIA. These days are specifically devoted to the development and fine-tuning of the race cars. During these International Test Days, ten or so sessions
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 share the pain caused by the loss of a talented driver as well as an extraordinary person. Spa Grand Prix also wishes to notify that the activities planned on the track on September 1st, 2019 remain on the agenda with the exception of the F2 race
Formula 1 annonce les sites des six épreuves de Sprint F1 en 2023
une action compétitive sur la piste pendant les trois jours du week-end de course lors des Grands Prix sélectionnés. Melchior Wathelet, président de Spa Grand Prix : « Le fait que la FOM choisisse notre circuit pour accueillir une ‘Spint Race‘ est... d’un avenir commun entre Spa-Francorchamps et la Formule 1 ». Vanessa Maes, directrice générale de Spa Grand Prix : « L’introduction d’une ‘Sprint Race’ dans le format du Grand Prix de Belgique 2023 va sans nul doute encore améliorer le spectacle
Spa Six Hours, du 25 au 29 septembre
, September 25, the FBVA and Roadbook booked the track for the oldest ones, the famous Pre-War ! And if there are any in the race during the rest of the event, it is here that the road racers will be welcome for four thirty-minute sessions on the most... of the Ford victories of 66, 67 and 68. On Sunday 29 September, the start and finish time of the race will be recreated with no less than 50 Ford GT and GT40s from the three generations. As at that time, the famous number 6 with the legendary Gulf
24H SPA EWC Motos : Motorcycle endurance to return to Spa-Francorchamps on 4 and 5 June 2022
Championship. The Spa-Francorchamps circuit – which from 1973 to 2003 hosted a famous race on the Endurance calendar, the 24 Hours of Liège – now provides motorcycle endurance racing with a very fast, undulating track. Not to mention legendary corners... hosting a motorcycle endurance race: the much-anticipated return of a 24-hour motorcycle race on the Circuit of Spa-Francorchamps as part of a calendar featuring equally legendary circuits. A more than symbolic date since the very first race held on
Fresh logo marks dawn of exciting new era for CrowdStrike 24 Hours of Spa
Spa has signaled the start of the next chapter in its glittering history by revealing a brand-new logo, which will become synonymous with the world's most competitive GT race over the coming years. The fresh design coincides with a pair of major... branding forms part of the race's revised visual identity. The industry-leading cybersecurity company joins loyal partners Fanatec, AWS, TotalEnergies and Pirelli as part of the Ardennes classic. Representing a first full redesign in more than 15
INTERNATIONAL GT OPEN (Free Entrance)
The International GT Open is heading to Spa-Francorchamps for the second round and the most special race of the season. Following the success of last year, the iconic track in the Ardennes will again set the scenery for an Endurance race, a single race of 2 hours 20 minutes, to take place on Sunday. This year, contenders of the GT Open and the GT Cup Europe will race together and fans will enjoy a combined grid of over 53 cars. The number of entries in the GT Open for this second round is 35
The expert's guide to the Total 24 Hours of Spa
, and at least one hour during each six-hour period from the start. If the car races with three drivers then two must be Bronze, though no Pro-Am entrant for this year’s race has elected to use a three-man crew. Am Cup line-ups consist of either three... one of the world’s most challenging circuits. But there can be changes – some big, some small – because moving with the times is what has allowed this event to thrive for 70 editions. With race week on the horizon, here is the key information that
Everything you need to know about the 2023 CrowdStrike 24 Hours of Spa
the 75th edition – Pro, Gold Cup, Silver Cup, Bronze Cup and Pro-Am – each with its own rules and requirements. First, it's worth mentioning a few regs that are applicable to all classes. Over the full duration of the race, no driver can spend more... the field will run with Gold-Gold-Silver trio. In either case, the Silver driver must complete a minimum of four hours over the course of the race. In terms of performance, we can expect the leading Gold Cup crews to break into Super Pole and
World E-Bike Series announces multiple-year agreement with the Circuit of Spa-Francorchamps
recreational activities”. Next 3-4 September, the race track designed by the WES Staff together with the Spa-Francorchamps Team will be raced clockwise in race 1, on the Saturday and anti-clockwise in race 2, on Sunday. Based on WES race track requirements..., verdant setting. The Circuit woods are a distinguishing feature of the circuit, a mix of softwoods and hardwoods that make the perfect terrain for an E-Mountain Bike World Cup race track. Francesco Di Biase, WES CEO and Founder: “We are delighted to
When a professional career path and passion meet
afterwards as the manager of the marshals at Zolder and at the Zolder Race Control during races. I was also active on the track as a driver. From 1993 until 1997, I drove an Opel Corsa in the Touring Cup, endurance races. In 2010, I participated in a VW Fun Cup race in Zolder and the last 2 years in the BRAVO Championship with a BMW E30". In short, for this enthusiast and after so many years in the banking sector, he decided to make his passion his occupation. He then saw a job offer ad for the
International GT Open.
-Renault 3.5s. So, a feast for the eyes and ears is guaranteed for all those who love these race cars which are nearly as fast as the GP2s. They will compete on Saturday and Sunday in two races of 40 minutes plus a lap. These will not be the only single... five races during the weekend. On Saturday, a qualification race of 60 minutes and on Sunday, two heats by two times of 20 minutes. In short, true sprints which already promise to be hotly contested! And something very novel and original, the public
"The 25 Hours: it's the World Cup of the VW Fun Cup"
It is in these terms that Marc Van Dalen, CEO of Kronos Events, organisers of the longest race in the world, presents the 19th edition of this event, absolutely unmissable in the calendar, which takes place this weekend of 8-9-10 July. A major... of the particularities of these events is the presence of two-seater cars which allow numerous passengers live the race from the inside. Two major Belgian sportspersons will participate in the 25 Hours VW Fun Cup this year: the tennis player Kirsten
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... to be held in June 2022. Nathalie Maillet, CEO, Circuit de Spa-Francorchamps “With the investment we have lined up over the next 10 years, we are showing that dreams can become reality. By starting with a prestigious endurance race, we will achieve
