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... Thursday starting at 4.25 pm, with qualifications from 6 pm on Friday and the big start on Saturday at 1.30 pm! Where to watch the TOTAL 6 Hours of Spa-Francorchamps : https://www.fiawec.com/fr/news/les-total-6-heures-de-spa-francorchamps-a...
COUP D’ENVOI DE LA PREMIÈRE PHASE DE TRAVAUX À SPA-FRANCORCHAMPS
par une course d’endurance aussi prestigieuse nous permet d’atteindre notre premier objectif dans notre “projet moto”. » François Ribeiro, Head of Eurosport Events « La révélation du plan d’aménagement et modernisation du circuit de Spa-Francorchamps...Afin d’accueillir l’EWC 24H Spa Motos qui se disputera en juin 2022, le Circuit de Spa-Francorchamps lance le processus de la première phase de travaux pour le retour de la compétition moto internationale. 80 millions d’euros sont prévus pour
FIRST PHASE OF WORK AT SPA-FRANCORCHAMPS GETS UNDERWAY
the first goal of our ‘Motorcycle Project’.” François Ribeiro, Head of Eurosport Events “The unveiling of a project to renovate and modernize the Circuit of Spa-Francorchamps is a further step towards the return of motorcycle racing to this legendary...Slated to host the EWC 24H Spa Motos in June 2022, the Circuit of Spa-Francorchamps has launched the first phase of work to prepare for the return of international motorcycle racing. A total of €80 million has been set aside for the renovation work
Closure of the Circuit of Spa-Francorchamps from 26 October 2020
-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-Francorchamps also being the promoter of the Spa World Rallycross of Benelux, the authorities had already decided to hold this behind closed doors. This professional competition will be able to take place on 21 and 22 November as well as the two
Protocole en vue de la poursuite de l’organisation à huis clos des activités et compétitions sportives au Circuit de Spa-Francorchamps
Suite aux mesures mises en place par le Gouvernement belge dans le cadre de la lutte contre la pandémie de Covid-19, le Circuit de Spa-Francorchamps a rédigé un protocole, dans le strict respect des règles édictées par arrêté ministériel, permettant la reprise de ses activités. Le Circuit de Spa-Francorchamps travaille en parfaite collaboration avec ses organisateurs et clients pour une pplication strictes des mesurés édictées et fait évoluer celles-ci, si nécessaire, en fonction des nouvelles
Protocole en vue de la poursuite de l’organisation à huis clos des activités et compétitions sportives au Circuit de Spa-Francorchamps
Suite aux mesures mises en place par le Gouvernement belge dans le cadre de la lutte contre la pandémie de Covid-19, le Circuit de Spa-Francorchamps a rédigé un protocole, dans le strict respect des règles édictées par arrêté ministériel, permettant la reprise de ses activités à huis clos. Le Circuit de Spa-Francorchamps travaille en parfaite collaboration avec ses organisateurs et clients pour une application strictes des mesurés édictées et fera évoluer celles-ci, si nécessaire, en fonction
The 100th season of the Circuit of Spa-Francorchamps starts on 16 March
The season opening is always a very special moment and this year even more so because the Circuit of Spa-Francorchamps is celebrating its centenary! In fact it was in August 1921 that the first race was held on what some call the “most beautiful... wonderful promise. The Prologue and 6 Hours of the Spa-Francorchamps-WEC, The Belgian Formula 1 Grand Prix, 24 Hours of Spa Francorchamps, ELMS, and traditions remain valid. The Spa World Rallycross of Benelux will also be returning after a year-long
Intempéries au Circuit de Spa-Francorchamps - Spa Euro Race
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 the Raidillon, resulting in the end of all activities on the circuit. The track having been damaged, the Circuit of Spa-Francorchamps and the Royal Automobile Club de Spa took the decision to cancel the Spa Euro Race meeting, in order to ensure the
Adverse weather conditions at the Circuit of Spa-Francorchamps: activities on the Circuit will resume on 8th June
discharges into the Eau Rouge, had overflowed its banks. Seeing the Circuit of Spa-Francorchamps geographically lies in the concerned valley the excess water was forced to find its way towards the circuit. In consultation with the organiser of the Spa 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
Partial reopening to the public of the Circuit of Spa-Francorchamps
The Circuit of Spa-Francorchamps is delighted it will soon be able to host spectators on its site once again. This reopening will be done gradually and in full safety, first in the context of specific events and according to a very precise protocol. Thus the Circuit of Spa-Francorchamps will once again meet the public during the TotalEnergies 24hr of Spa, from 29th July to the 1st of August. Practical steps will be communicated by SRO Motorsports Group, the event organiser. Health and
The WRC is arriving at the Circuit of Spa-Francorchamps
It's official: the Belgian round of the world rally championship will come by Francorchamps on the 15th of August! While the Circuit de Spa-Francorchamps has been regularly voted for by drivers from across the entire world, and is one of the legendary tracks in motorsports, this concerned only the tarmac specialists until 2019. Since then, the World Rallycross Championship (WRX) has become part of the calendar of events hosted by the Circuit of Spa-Francorchamps, alongside Formula 1 and the WEC
Bad weather at the Circuit of Spa-Francorchamps
Following exceptional floods that have been affecting Belgium for several days and which worsened considerably in the area of the Circuit of Spa-Francorchamps last night, damages have been reported, essentially to the related infrastructures of the..., the support services of the Province have asked to be free to offer their assistance and emergency services to the general population. The teams of the Circuit of Spa-Francorchamps are already at work in order to be able to resume activities from
Le Circuit de Spa-Francorchamps a 100 ans!
La naissance officielle du Circuit de Spa-Francorchamps remonte en effet au 12 août 1921 et c’est par le biais d’un Grand Prix réservé aux motos que l’histoire du circuit entre dans le vif du sujet. Deux ans plus tôt, alors que la suppression des postes de douane permet la création d’un circuit en Belgique, le tracé part de Francorchamps pour se poursuivre sur les terres communales de Bévercé, Malmedy et Stavelot. C’est à l’Hôtel des Bruyères à Francorchamps que le futur tracé du circuit sera
Les Beaux Jours de Francorchamps
Qui a décerné à Francorchamps le titre de ‘plus beau circuit du monde’ ? Qui a ‘inventé’ le Raidillon ? Qui a sauvé Jackie Stewart après son accident au Grand Prix de Belgique 1966 ? Comment Mika Hakkinen a-t-il réussi son fameux dépassement sur Michael Schumacher ? Comment Francorchamps a-t-il réussi à se maintenir au plus haut niveau du sport automobile pendant 100 ans ? Par le texte et par l’image, cinq passionnés du circuit de Spa-Francorchamps, vivant ou travaillant dans l’univers
Les 100 ans du Circuit de Spa-Francorchamps - Spectacle son et lumière gratuit !
Du 14 au 29 août, tous les soirs à 22h00, Place Saint-Remacle à Stavelot! "Terre de Légendes" dresse le portrait de trois hommes, trois amis, unis par deux passions : leur région et les courses automobiles. Derrière cet amour qu’ils partagent, se cache un rêve commun de dépassement personnel : celui de créer un circuit automobile ! Mais, au-delà de ce projet un peu fou, ce qui scelle réellement leur amitié, c’est l’attachement qu’ils ont pour les Hautes-Fagnes et Stavelot, en particulier. Sa nat
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
The Circuit of Spa-Francorchamps is organising a driving evening and track introduction sessions to support disaster victims in the region
To aid those impacted by the floods that have left everyone in Belgium grief-stricken, the Circuit of Spa-Francorchamps is organising a driving evening (95Db max) on the 9th September between 6 pm and 8 pm with proceeds allocated to those affected... introduction is a unique opportunity to discover the Circuit of Spa-Francorchamps from the inside, while doing two laps of the track as a passenger in our 310cv car with a professional driver behind the wheel : 129 € >> Book my place As an exception, we
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
The Circuit of Spa Francorchamps reopens to the public
, the public will be able to enjoy, for free, the 4 Hours of Spa-Francorchamps – ELMS (18 and 19 September). Franco Speed, Spa Italia and Spa Six Hours will then follow on before once more enjoying the Benelux World RX of Spa-Francorchamps on the 9...After several major events over the course of the summer that allowed the public to return to the Circuit of Spa-Francorchamps, spectators and fans of motorsports from now on will have daily access once again to the Circuit of Spa-Francorchamps site
Un spectacle de choix au Benelux World Rallycross of Spa-Francorchamps
La deuxième édition du Benelux World RX of Spa-Francorchamps approche à grand pas. Elle se tiendra dans une semaine exactement et sera passionnante et innovante. L’antépénultième manche de la saison sera le théâtre d’un affrontement entre... de Rallycross. Le Circuit de Spa-Francorchamps a un rôle à jouer dans l’innovation technologique du secteur des sports moteurs et prouve une fois encore sa volonté de se positionner en tant qu’acteur majeur de ces évolutions. Il s’agira en effet
