The Circuit is on the starting grid
The start of the 2017 season is fast approaching. There’s only around a fortnight left before we welcome you back for new exciting adventures. So it’s high time to mark your calendar with the many events that will be held on the track in the next few months! Please don’t hesitate to visit our site to see the complete schedule for the 2017 season because you’ll surely find other activities to enjoy as the Circuit is open to the public throughout the year. There are Track Introduction sessions
Spa Six Hours / 12-16 septembre 2018
this year, our intention was to place this Pure Historic Racingaspect even more in the limelight. Organising competitions in the field of cars of yesteryear is our speciality… “ Apart from the Spa Six Hours Endurancerace traditionally held on the... three days of racing. “In addition to the Historic Grand Prix Cars Association and the superb grid of single-seaters from the ’30s, ’40s and ’50s, we are delighted to welcome the Pre-War Sports Cars, Vincent Collard continued. However, our focus
Spa Summer Classic 2019
Francorchamps. We are already impatient to meet you and, in this last newsletter, let's talk with our compatriots of the Belcar. From the Austin Mini Cooper S to the Chevrolet Corvette 4425cc ! It is the difference between the smallest and largest car in Belcar.... And then, there is a little of everything on the track with a real "club" spirit. On our side with Hervé and René, we will be especially happy to find other Capri on track including the one of Henry Mann. And for the challenge, we hope to pretend
Total 24 Hours of Spa Update
staged on its traditional date. However, the safety of our fans and competitors is of the highest importance. What's more, a new date is being finalised with the circuit and will be announced as soon as possible. The same level of dedication will now
Cancellation of the Spa Summer Classic 2020
C'est avec regret mais également compréhension que nous vous transmettons la communication de Roadbook Organization concernant l'annulation du Spa Summer Classic 2020. Official statement - Roadbook Organization Cancellation of the Spa Summer Classic 2020 As getting out of the sanitary situation that surrounds us is our first priority, Roadbook Organization prefers to cancel the 2020 edition of the Spa Summer Classic. With its international scope, the event initially planned for June 25 to 28 is
The Endurance grandstand and terraces are open to the public!
people, so hosting capacity in this key area of the Circuit is practically doubled. A new box is also integrated into the grandstand that offers an adjustable or modular space in two parts for our B2B customers. This inauguration took place in the... stakeholders who have contributed to the construction of this infrastructure in a record time of 5 months. And, of course, our teams who have worked so hard at achieving this. The works carried out over the past two years demonstrate that hosting the
The WEC marks its return to Spa-Francorchamps!
continued, from start to finish, in the GTLM. In the end, a dream podium for the 6H of Spa: with victory going to the Buemi-Nakajima-Alonso trio; third place to our compatriot Stoffel Vandoorne; and success in the LMGTE Pro to Maxime Martin. This year... Canadian Bruno Spengler of ByKolles, and the presence of the freshly-crowned Formula-E champion Antonio Felix da Costa of Jota Sport. We Belgians can only lay our hopes on the shoulders of Maxime Martin this year! The wheels will start turning this
THE 6 HEURES MOTO 2021 BROUGHT FORWARD TO SATURDAY AUGUST 14
closer and closer, there was obviously no question of cancelling our 6 Heures de Moto. The event is therefore simply brought forward by one day, and as tradition dictates, the practice sessions and the race will take place on the same day, i.e.... track riding will still be reserved for our bikers just before the 6 Heures Moto, on Thursday 12 and Friday 13 August. This will allow everyone to adjust those final settings and prepare in the best possible way for the race on Saturday. As a reminder
COMPETITION
entire world! Konichiwa, our Japanese friends! A special category is reserved for the Circuit of Suzuka as we have forged strong bonds of friendship with them for many years now. We also hope to celebrate this close friendship by associating the Circuit of Suzuka with our centenary since we are both historic Circuits and also share the same passion. There will be three prize winners but it’s also possible that the judging panel, comprised of members from the Circuit, from Walug, and Xavier, will
Inauguration of the new infrastructure of the Circuit of Spa-Francorchamps
governmental and local authorities present here today whose unfailing support must be emphasised. Then our teams who worked so hard for this achievement. All the companies involved with the work, construction, survey and architects, and their associates. These companies are essentially local which demonstrate the skills and competence present in our region. And finally, our organisers of trackdays, races and events that undoubtedly contribute to the reputation and visibility of the Circuit thanks to
The public and exceptional events restored colour and vibrancy to the Circuit of Spa-Francorchamps
Grand Prix was a great success, due to the promoter, the public, the many local service providers whose expertise is now recognised beyond our borders, as well as the excellent collaboration between the Circuit and Spa Grand-Prix, with the teams... workers who will once again have experienced a non-stop breathtaking year, animated by a succession of events organised with panache by organisers whose professionalism and loyalty to our formidable tool, and to its public must be applauded. The Circuit
Adverse weather conditions at the Circuit of Spa-Francorchamps: activities on the Circuit will resume on 8th June
, left us no other choice. Since Friday afternoon all our staff, as also our subcontractors, who have reacted positively, have been working hard to make the track driveable as soon as possible. On Saturday morning work activities resumed as from 6 am. I
Amaury Bertholomé named as the CEO of the Circuit of Spa-Francorchamps
it. His arrival reinforces our strategy of diversification and anchors the investment plan supported by ING and SOGEPA. I'd like to take this opportunity to thank the teams who have been safe hands in the interim to ensure this transition in... Circuit of Spa-Francorchamps which is an economic, sporting and tourism driver and has a strong sense of identity in our region. The economic development of Wallonia is promoted through sites of excellence that ensure its prestige. The ambitious strategy
ACTIVITIES AND ENTERTAINMENT AT 24H SPA EWC MOTOS
at the heart of the FAN ZONE where you will truly be able to find some happiness! Our official shop lets you discover the exclusive collection of 24H SPA EWC Motos: tee-shirts, caps and posters. You will also be able to find the entire Circuit collection and our centenary work that is dedicated to the motorcycle. Another meeting place is at the Hôtel de l’Eau Rouge, located in the paddock at the foot of the Raidillon for an exceptional exhibition “Spirit of Speed”, the passion of beautiful
12 & 13 March: The Association « Les Non-Voyants et leurs Drôles de Machines ». (NVDM) will be on the Circuit of Spa-Francorchamps.
they will become more aware of the situation of people with a visual impairment. It will undoubtedly be a ground-breaking discovery of our working instrument for everyone and a team-building occasion oriented towards trust and empathy.” Luc... to surrendering themselves completely and implicitly putting their trust in the person beside them that they’ve known for only a few minutes, they will not emerge indifferent from this complicated exercise. Mutual trust is the key word of our
Belgian FIA WEC round presented to media at special press conference in Liège
both on and off track helping to make this a truly family event. Everything is in place to make our race at Spa a tremendous sporting success." Amaury Bertholomé, Director of the Spa-Francorchamps circuit, added: "Along with Formula 1, the WEC is another big annual event at our circuit. The infrastructure is a credit to the level of this fast-growing discipline, and we're delighted with the growing success of the 6 Hours, which offers great economic spin-offs for the whole region." With just
The “ING CYCL'ON TRACK” event returns in 2025 with new dates!
concept combines sport and tourism and allows cycling enthusiasts to experience unforgettable moments and to enjoy the beauty of our site. I’d like to remind you that the “ING CYCL’ON TRACK” is open to everybody: locals, tourist, big and small, families, sporty types, and each and everyone of you is very welcome.” Registration and additional information Registration is open! For more information on the dates, fees, ways of registration, please click on the tab “Cycl’On Track” on our website.
Looking for something original for Father’s Day?
to all Dads who love excitement and thrills. Believe us when we say that it’s a unique experience that he will talk about for a long time to come. The principle is simple: he will be a co-pilot for two laps while seated beside one of our professional
Mark Your Calendars! Dates for 2017 Test Days are out!
a pleasant time at the beginning of the season. Check out our site: http://www.spa-francorchamps.be/en/international-test-days
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 calling by the Circuit this Friday the 17th of March from 5 pm on for a special of almost 11 km entirely on our site. The Official Test Days of the Circuit will take place on the 22nd and 23rd of March. These are test days reserved for competition
