Let's GOOOOO for the weekend of the Brûleurs de gommes (BDG #5 2023) at the Circuit de Spa-Francorchamps
The BDG have a memorable weekend in store for you: new features, exceptional cars, more shows, etc... The event is getting stronger every season. The BDG, it's a trackday on Saturday and Sunday but it's also and especially animations on the whole site of the Circuit. Let's start with the Track Introduction sessions offered as a passenger in racing cars such as LMP2, Ferrari 488/430 Challenge, Porsche 991/992 GT3 CUP, Mercedes AMG GT4, Bmw M2 CS Racing CUP, Radical, FunCup, etc... but also in
Let battle commence: who will capture overall glory at the 2023 CrowdStrike 24 Hours of Spa?
• Fierce level of competition in prospect between 20-car Pro contingent • Line-up of world-class drivers includes 10 previous overall winners • Busy programme of activity scheduled for 29 June - 2 July at Ardennes venue A remarkable field of 71 GT3 cars will tackle this year's CrowdStrike 24 Hours of Spa, promising an unmatched level of competition as the legendary event celebrates its 75th edition. Among this bumper grid, 20 Pro crews will be gunning for overall victory in the Ardennes. Each ca
Almost ready for the off: the 2016 season!
, when taking part in a “trackday”. Amongst the activities organised by the Circuit itself, let us recall that, right throughout the year there are track-introduction sessions, guided tours and the famous “Public Driving Experience” events. Just... (Easter Monday). Let the word go out to one and all! For further information on the 2016 calendar and all the activities offered by the Circuit, click onto www.spa-francorchamps.be
Running on the most beautiful Circuit in the world!
a reminder, in 2012 the Euroskills (European Championship of the trades for young people under 25 years of age) was organised in the Circuit paddocks. Let's also remember the Spa Cycling challenge which has been held each year a week after the... of March next. But let there be no mistake about it; after this wall represented by the Raidillon, there is nothing exactly easy either about the long straight stretch of the Kemmel which brings us to Les Combes. In fact, this may not look like much
WEC - 6 Hours of Spa-Francorchamps or the new Battle of the Ardennes
Porsche then triumphed on the green carpet ahead of Toyota. Let’s see if the four-ringed make intends to seek its revenge at the world’s most beautiful Circuit. The LMP1 category prototypes are divided into two classes. The LMP1 Hybrid (Le Mans... spectacular GT. To tame these wonderful racecars, the WEC has known how to attract internationally-renowned drivers with many coming from Formula 1. Let’s mention Marc Weber for Porsche, André Lotterer for Audi, and Sébastien Buemi, Kazuki Nakajima, Anthony
Total 24 Hours of Spa
battle for the final victory is less than certain with no fewer than twenty-nine cars in the Overall "Pro" grouping. And, at the steering wheel are the best GT drivers in the world who, let there be no doubt, won't give an inch trying to win this... GT3s. Lamborghini, of course, will also be at the party, with ten Huracan GT3s and one Gallardo R-ex. Let's not forget the English among which we will have four impressive Bentley Continental GT3s at the start; perhaps not favourites but to keep an
Formula 1 Belgian Grand Prix
conditions which, if they are changeable or rainy, could re-shuffle the cards and give the chance, perhaps to the young Dutch prodigy mentioned above, or perhaps to his teammate Daniel Ricciardo, winner in 2014. Let’s not forget the Ferrari drivers, the quadruple world champion Sebastian Vettel and his garage neighbour Kimi Raikkönen who, let’s recall, is the active driver who has got himself the most wins on the "tobogan of the Ardennes". In fact, with four victories, he’s one to watch for
Youngtimer Festival Spa
. And, let’s not forget a few others like the Morgan Plus 8, Austin Healey 3000 MK2, and Her Majesty the Ford GT40. Yet another opportunity to make you return this weekend to the most beautiful of regions, or what journalists call "the toboggan of the
Mark Your Calendars! Dates for 2017 Test Days are out!
, which guarantees an ongoing show. This gives an opportunity for the public to follow the competition vehicles and their teams during particularly intense days for the drivers, mechanics, engineers... Companies can also let people discover these
20 years already? Seriously? That promises to be FUN!
enthrall big and small! At 4 pm the 120 VW Fun Cup set off on the track for 25 hours of racing. Let's add the presence of the Ickx family, of Tom Boonen, and you definitely have to spend your weekend at the Circuit of de Spa-Francorchamps! All info
The Circuit of Spa-Francorchamps at the Brussels Motor Show
The Circuit of Spa-Francorchamps is expecting you from 10 – 19 January at the Motor Show on a stand that will join together Michel Vaillant and the VW Fun Cup, organiser of the Hankook 25H VW Fun Cup of Spa-Francorchamps. A hot trio that will let you really experience the race! (Hall 4, stand 4.13.) A press conference will be held on Thursday 9 January at 2 p.m. in the presence of Jacky Ickx to unveil the two new Michel Vaillant graphic Art Strips created to celebrate 75 years of Jacky Ickx
We’d like to wish each one of you a very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year 2021.
2021. Let’s hope we’ll be able to write new enthralling pages of our shared story. The year 2021 is the Centenary year of the Circuit of Spa-Francorchamps and we’ll be celebrating it in a befitting way! Stay safe, take care of yourself and your
Spa Summer Classic 2019
Let's go for the 2019 edition of Spa Summer Classic! If the first competitors are already on the track this Thursday 'till 6pm, the serious things will start tomorrow. And after the qualifyings, it's time for a very beautiful week-end in 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
The sporting season begins this weekend with the Trophée des Fagnes.
, paddocks included. So, let's spread the word!
Spa-Francorchamps for your next event
forthcoming 2nd and 3rd of July with the Bikers' Classic and the guaranteed presence of former glories from the Continental Circus. And let's not forget the famous 25 Hours VW Fun Cup and its anticipated 110 vehicles at the start. In short, the Circuit is
Spa Six Hours
The Spa Six Hours, the big annual meeting of historic races, is one of the most keenly-awaited meetings by enthusiasts. And, just like the spectators, the Circuit is getting ready to vibrate to the sounds of these wonderful race cars during next weekend the 16, 17 and 18 September. On the programme are some Formula 1, Prototype, GT, and Touring cars, among others, with the flagship event, the Spa Six Hours, traditionally held on Saturday between 4pm and 10pm. In this regard, let's note that
The Spa-Francorchamps Circuit
guided tours, offer many opportunities to schedule a family visit to the Circuit as just because it's the end of the racing season does not mean the track is closed! Also, companies can let their employees experience the magic of the Circuit by
The end of the year is approaching:
final one of 2016, on the 11th of November! Would you prefer to let yourself be guided, like the 80 other people who were present Sunday last? The track introduction is made for you! Here professional drivers take the steering wheel to bring you on
THE '6 HEURES MOTO 2020' WILL NOT TAKE PLACE IN THE WEEKEND OF AUGUST 15
motorcycle endurance race in Belgium. Let us give time some time, before deciding anything. In the current crisis, it is clear that no one has all the cards in hands. Neither the Circuit nor DG Sport. Wait and see… ”
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 edition from 2019. First Jacky Ickx waved the green flag, freeing the pack for a hectic race…. The weather, so characteristic of the "Ardennes Toboggan" gatecrashed the party and wintry showers led to multiple safety-car periods. And the fierce battle
