Preparation for the 2023 season
While the Circuit has been working towards enhanced reception facilities for its spectators, with construction of a new grandstand and terraces in the Endurance area, the month of February has also been an opportunity to prepare for the 2023 season with all motorsport stakeholders. After a presentation to the race and event organisers at the Circuit of innovations and changes in 2023, this Day for the officials took place in our facilities in collaboration with the RACB. A day of meeting and
A field of cars more sumptuous than ever for the Spa Six Hours Endurance
cross swords with Nikolaus Ditting and Sam Hancock (#3), Jason Wright, Michael Gans and Andy Wolfe (#6), Craig Davies, Chris Ward and Andy Newall (#7), Richard Meins and Chris Lillingston Price (#9), Shaun Lynn, Maxwell Lynn and Andrew Haddon (#10...), Katsu Kubota, Andy Middlehurst and Richard Bradley (#70), Simon Evans and James Littlejohn (#75), Nick Matthews and Miles Griffiths (#472), or Sam Tordoff, John Tordoff and Andrew Jordan (#600)! In addition to these legendary cars, there will be
The Beau Vélo de RAVeL will be having a stage ride at the Circuit on 3 August!
Before the bike ride, there will be numerous activies and entertainment offered in the Beau Vélo village starting at 9. 30 am and there's a free breakfast and t-shirt on offer for the first 800 participants! The bike ride begins just after 1 pm and..., before embarking on the Raidillon followed by the Kemmel straight. Once arrived at Les Combes, we begin a long descent before leaving the Circuit at Blanchimont and picking up the former circuit track towards Stavelot and its legendary corner. We then
Almost ready for the off: the 2016 season!
Just like every year at this time, and after a long winter period of hard work, the Circuit is preparing to open its doors for a new season. In fact, the first event of the annual operating calendar to welcome in new visitors will take place on Wednesday, 16 March. And the opportunity of this symbolic date is given up to the team of José Close and JCL Driving. Once again this year, the calendar of the most beautiful Circuit in the world is absolutely full, and its dynamic team will have no time
The bikes invade the Track !
days, and be able to schedule a very long weekend with some friends or relatives! As from Thursday, bikers will be able to discover or rediscover the track before attending the 15th Bikers’ Classics , that will last for 3 days. Phil Read, Wayne Gardner and Guy Martin will be present. Of course, the 4 Hours of Spa Classic, the second round of the European Classic Series 2017 that will be held on Saturday night, will be the highlight of the weekend. Lots of races will make of this event a great
Closure of the Circuit of Spa-Francorchamps from 26 October 2020
The health situation in Belgium and across most of Europe having deteriorated, a series of additional measures to fight against the COVID-19 pandemic has been taken by the State federal Government, the Governments of Wallonia and the Wallonia-Brussels Federation and the Provincial Authorities of Belgium. As a consequence of these new measures, the Circuit of Spa-Francorchamps will close its doors from Monday 26 October 2020 and this closure is to last until 19 November 2020. The Circuit of Spa
Inauguration of the new infrastructure of the Circuit of Spa-Francorchamps
break. Works that concerned renovation of the track on one hand, with the aim of maintaining the highest safety and attractivity standards in order to obtain FIA certifications for car racing and FIM Grade C certification for the grand return of the... presence of the Vice-President and Minister of the Economy of Wallonia, Willy Borsus, the Minister and President of the Wallonia-Brussels Federation Pierre-Yves Jeholet, the Minister of Sporting Infrastructures Adrien Dolimont and the Vice-President and
THE SPA RALLY 2020 WILL TAKE PLACE ON 12TH & 13TH DECEMBER!
A promise is a promise … At the time of officialising, and in fact constrained and forced to postpone the 2020 edition of the Spa Rallye, the DG Sport team had announced that in no way would it throw in the towel, and that everything would be implemented to ensure that the event, one of the highlight rounds of the Belgian Rally Championship, would be held at a later date in the year. While in this period of confinement and announcement of postponements, DG Sport has the satisfaction of managing
Bug Show 2016
After the spectacular 24 Hours it’s time to make way for the 24th edition of the traditional Bug Show and its very special and sometimes even astonishing world. Which just goes to show that there is always something different happening on the most... rather processions, parades, big second-hand market, demonstrations of racing and speed, kids’ village, beauty competitions, evenings for dancing, etc. Believe us when we say that the show also takes place in the parking areas and camping areas
Spa Classic : 18-20 MAY
Created in 2011, Spa-Classic has continued to grow so that now it features among the major European classic races and is absolutely unmissable for all aficionados of finely-engineered cars and the history of the automobile. Once again in 2018, the 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
FAQ
FINDING YOUR WAY AROUND THE SPA-FRANCORCHAMPS CIRCUIT SITE · Download the Spa Francorchamps App on iOS and Google Play to find your way around the Circuit Consulting our app or the site map before arrival at the event could help you better organise your days and allow you to get to your seat more quickly. IN THE GRANDSTANDS · Smoking is forbidden; · Sitting on and/or otherwise obstructing the grandstand stairways is forbidden; · Banners, flags and other promotional materials are allowed on
Formula 1 announces multi-year extension with the Belgian Grand Prix
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
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
Your feelings, our engine !
Your feelings, our engine! A watchword for the Circuit: the public is our boss. And it is for this reason that we are working hard to offer you new services, not just for the 2017 season but also for those following. We are at a real turning point in the world of motor sport and also in tourism. Virtual is becoming more and more important. E-games, apps, virtual tours, 360° video, onboard cameras, everything contributes to make you live new experiences! Our goal therefore is to offer more
The most beautiful circuit in the world: Spa-Francorchamps
The most beautiful circuit in the world A century-old history, a shared passion The Circuit de Spa-Francorchamps has been a privileged witness to the evolution of motor sports since 1921. It welcomes you to a history rich in success, memories and passion. Follow in the footsteps of motor racing legends and feel the passion emanating from its iconic track. In short, you'll enjoy an immersive experience at the heart of the history of motor sports, which is still being written every day. A Circuit
Intempéries au Circuit de Spa-Francorchamps - Spa Euro Race
The first day of the Spa Euro Race was forecast to be prone to storms, and it was! Cars entered in the Legends Cars Cup, the Lotus Cup Europe, the Supercar Challenge/GT & Prototype Challenge and the Belcar Endurance Championship were able to take part in various practice and qualifying sessions. Unfortunately, mid-afternoon, the Circuit of Spa-Francorchamps underwent, as also the surrounding region, violent storms. These weather conditions caused major flooding between the La Source bend and
Spa Summer Classic
It's proof that classic car races are attracting more and more spectators. The Spa Summer Classic, the second meeting of the season devoted to the glorious past of motorsport, will take place this weekend, the 25th and 26th of June. This meeting... cars (GTS), Grand Touring Prototypes (GTP) but also two-seater, open or closed racing cars (TSRC). At least 22 starts are expected during the weekend. A multitude of races, sprint and endurance, for "historic and classic cars" which will follow one
Spark E#Day, a real success
Spearheaded by Spark Racing Technology, the official supplier of FIA Formula E championship cars and a true pioneer in the development of hybrid and electric systems, the various stakeholders of electric mobility in the cities of tomorrow, the Smart Cities, were gathered together on the day. More than 500 persons, meeting at the Circuit of Spa-Francorchamps, exchanged views on the electric mobility of tomorrow! There were presentations and discussions with Bertand Piccard from Solar Impulse in
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
RACE SUPPORT: BeNeLux Trophy, nearly 40 riders will comes to tame Spa-Francorchamps
In the winter of 2014-15, the FMB and KNMV came together to launch a new series of races to create the BeNecup. The idea was to run national riders on different circuits in both countries, Belgium and the Netherlands. In 2019, the Motorcycle Federation of the Grand Duchy of Luxembourg made the decision to get involved in the series and add a round to Colmar-Berg. The BeNecup is renamed BeNelux Trophy. The best national athletes from the Netherlands and neighbouring countries, such as France
