CIRCUIT TRANSFORMATION: ICONIC VENUE REVVING UP FOR FIM EWC COMEBACK WITH 24H SPA EWC MOTOS
), François Ribeiro, Head of Discovery Sports Events, and Melchior Wathelet, Board Chair, Circuit de Spa-Francorchamps presented the 24H SPA EWC Motos to media onsite – restricted in number due to COVID-19 protocols – and following proceedings online around the world. The respective Presidents of FIM and FMB, Jorge Viegas and Jos Driessen, both recorded video messages played out during the press conference. François Ribeiro said: “The two- and four-wheel motorsport community will soon be very impressed
24H SPA EWC Motos : PHA Claude Michy appointed general coordinator of the 24H SPA EWC MOTOS
modification programme was instigated in tandem to ensure extremely high standards of safety are delivered. François Ribeiro, Head of Discovery Sports Events, said: “We introduced Claude Michy to Nathalie Maillet, the former Chief Executive Officer... delighted with this collaboration made possible by a strong spirit of partnership established by François Ribeiro, Head of Discovery Sports Events. While work began a few days ago on the track to obtain the FIM Grade C licence for the return of
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
PHA Claude Michy becomes promoter of 24H SPA EWC Motos
in some sections, plus the realignment of the Speaker’s Corner left-hander, albeit for bike use only. Additional infrastructure work and the construction of a purpose-built grandstand at the top of Raidillon were also undertaken. François Ribeiro... with François Ribeiro and Claude Michy as part of the 24H SPA EWC Motos, a race with a great future on our track. The expertise of the promoter of the EWC, Discovery Sports Events, and PHA Claude Michy have been demonstrated in the world of motorcycle
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
EWC Cares launches as FIM Sustainability week begins
. François Ribeiro, Head of Discovery Sports Events, said: “Launching EWC Cares is another significant moment in our long-standing partnership with FIM and we are very pleased to be working with Circuit de Spa-Francorchamps and FIM in highlighting the
24H SPA MOTOS Retour du championnat du monde FIM EWC à Spa-Francorchamps
de nouveaux pilotes internationaux et conforter l’identité du FIM EWC comme la référence en matière de courses exigeantes pour les équipes et les machines. François Ribeiro, Head of Eurosport Events « C’est un grand jour pour l’Endurance mondiale. Courir à
24H SPA EWC Motos : Motorcycle endurance to return to Spa-Francorchamps on 4 and 5 June 2022
truly happy to be able to welcome once again such a prestigious motorcycle endurance event and would like to thank the Circuit of Spa-Francorchamps for all the efforts made to enable the return of this event to Belgium." François Ribeiro, Head of