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, Purosangue, Roma Spider, and 12 Cilindri, the Ferrari 296 GT3s — set to race in the 24 Hours — will be the first competition cars on the road. All nine other manufacturers competing in the endurance classic will also be represented, with exclusive

and followed by a one-hour Pre-Qualifying at 18:10. Both are primarily about preparation, while Pre-Qualifying can also be used to set the grid if Quali can’t take place. All being well, we move on to Qualifying. With a scheduled start time of 21:20... about Super Pole, which this year begins at the earlier time of 15:35. Each crew nominates one driver, who has two flying laps to set their best time. They run in reverse order and at one-minute intervals, meaning the excitement builds throughout the

makes, sometimes little known or forgotten, crossed swords with the production cars of Lotus, Lola, Brabham and Cooper… During the Spa Six Hours2018, there will not be one but two grids set apart for the ‘Pre-War’ machines, with the traditional

dangerous procedure in which the drivers had to take their lives into their hands by running over the starting grid to their cars before they could set off. Many drivers also took liberties in this context with the safety rules regarding the use of seat

, Head of Discovery Sports Events, the EWC promoter, said: “Claude and his company continually set the standard when it comes to the organisation and promotion of motorbike events and it’s no surprise that their involvement with the French MotoGP round

’s representatives, Cédric de Cecco/ Jérôme Humblet (Citroën C3) are set to be among the front runners, while the UK enter a Proton Iriz R5 for Ollie Mellors and Ian Windress. Rally2 will also feature equally bold and determined showings from Brazil

both the morning and afternoon sessions with its #11 Audi. In the former, Christopher Haase set his time on a dry track before rain prevented any significant improvement. The weather was clear during the afternoon, allowing the German ace to shave more... session. Track action resumes on Thursday 29 June with practice and qualifying sessions, followed on Friday by the decisive Super Pole contest. The event will reach a crescendo on Saturday 1 July as the CrowdStrike 24 Hours of Spa sets off on its 75th

experience in a balanced competitive setting. The AvD Historic Race Cup is a nod to classic formulae, featuring races with Formula Ford Racing, Formula Opel Racing, and the Historic Racecar Association. It provides a platform for both ambitious young drivers and motor racing enthusiasts to compete in single-seater racing cars. The Spa Ardennes Challenge, set against the scenic backdrop of the Ardennes, features Classic Sports cars, GTs, Touring, and Saloon cars from the '60s and '80s. It's an

that left its mark on the race during the seventies. This particular car won in 1973 with Dieter Quester and Toine Hezemans. Two days earlier, BMW Motorsport's sister entry, in the hands of Hans-Joachim Stuck, had set the fastest pole position time in

There are many examples of cars that found fame thanks to an appearance either in the cinema or on the small screen. Last year, to mark the centenary of the CrowdStrike 24 Hours of Spa, SRO Motorsports Group presented the DeLorean from Back to the Future in the paddock, where it joined numerous other supercars. The fan reception was such that the concept has been expanded for 2025, with eight legendary cars set to go on display at Spa-Francorchamps between 26 and 29 June. A year on from

-stage by a very special guest who bridges the gap between music and motorsport. They will be followed at 22.30 by the French duo Synapson, then at midnight by popular deep-house performer Feder. The set will be headlined at 01.30 by the acclaimed Belgian... 24 July, Spa-Francorchamps will offer the unique opportunity for members of the public to drive the world-famous track in their own car. While the teams participating in the Total 24 Hours of Spa are setting up for the main event, a track day will

set up entirely new as a result of past and current restrictions due to the Covid-19 pandemic. The new DTM calendar gets underway with a true highlight: the unique Norisring street circuit in Nuremberg will be hosting the season opener mid-July. There

through 18.00. The action ramps up on Thursday with significant running for Total 24 Hours of Spa contenders. A 90-minute free practice will take place at 11.10, followed by a one-hour pre-qualifying session at 15.15. This will set the stage for the main

season, but this is certainly a potential winner. In the sister #46, Valentino Rossi is set for his second crack at the Ardennes classic, which will be helped immensely by the experience of 2016 winner Maxime Martin and BMW factory stalwart Augusto

and has now branched out to the elite level of GT3 racing. It has done so in a big way, with three cars set to compete at this year's CrowdStrike 24 Hours of Spa. They are led by a Pro crew consisting of 2017 race winner Christopher Haase, local ace

ahead. Set to debut in support of the Circuit Paul Ricard 1000kms (2-4 June), it will consist of two 50-minute races per event, while the format has been tailored so that the Bronze driver makes the difference. There is no question that a full field of