STATEMENT FROM SRO MOTORSPORTS GROUP, RACB AND CIRCUIT OF SPA-FRANCORCHAMPS
STATEMENT FROM SRO MOTORSPORTS GROUP, RACB AND CIRCUIT OF SPA-FRANCORCHAMPS This morning, during the Lamborghini Super Trofeo support race ahead of the Total 24 Hours of Spa, a vehicle left the track at marshal post 12. Four marshals and one driver were injured in the incident. All were immediately attended by the circuit medical staff. One marshall and the driver have been transferred to hospital for medical checks. However, their injuries are not life-threatening. Following a delay of 1 hour
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... will soon be revealed! Over the whole of the season, the Circuit will have hosted more than 2000 persons for track introductions, individually, in a group or during incentives organised by their company. And there were 1,400 driving enthusiasts who
Intempéries au Circuit de Spa-Francorchamps - Spa Euro Race
The first day of the Spa Euro Race was forecast to be prone to storms, and it was! Cars entered in the Legends Cars Cup, the Lotus Cup Europe, the Supercar Challenge/GT & Prototype Challenge and the Belcar Endurance Championship were able to take 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
Spark E#Day, a real success
Spearheaded by Spark Racing Technology, the official supplier of FIA Formula E championship cars and a true pioneer in the development of hybrid and electric systems, the various stakeholders of electric mobility in the cities of tomorrow, the Smart Cities, were gathered together on the day. More than 500 persons, meeting at the Circuit of Spa-Francorchamps, exchanged views on the electric mobility of tomorrow! There were presentations and discussions with Bertand Piccard from Solar Impulse in
Mission H24 - Hydrogen is promising
the LMPH2G. The following people were among the crowd at Spa for this first episode in the Mission H24 adventure and had this to say: Nathalie Maillet, Managing Director of the Spa circuit: “We’re honoured that Spa is the venue for this world premier. We were eager to see the demonstration of a hydrogen racing car. It’s great that Spa is the launch pad for Mission H24." Pierre-Gautier Caloni, Vice President of Total’s Sponsorship and Racing division: “Once again, the competitive sphere serves as
The Circuit of Spa-Francorchamps suspends its activities until 3rd of April inclusive
resumption of the season. Up to now in the “winter season”, that is to say that everyday track activities were only to resume again on the 16th of March. Participating in containing the spread of Covid-19 has been a priority for us for several weeks..., the teams and other countries in which motorsports events take place. However, we had anticipated the resumption of the season and various meetings were held at the Circuit’s management level to discuss prevention and management of the crisis. From
The public and exceptional events restored colour and vibrancy to the Circuit of Spa-Francorchamps
weekends were devoted to races and sporting events took place on as many as 226 days. The rest of the season saw thousands of participants, both pro and amateur, take to the track for driving days. The Formula 1 Belgian Grand Prix will remain in everyone’s minds as it was a particularly successful edition, both on and off track. The event was completely sold out, bolstered by the exceptional passion of F1 fans. There were 360,000 supporters packing the grandstands for 4 days as well as on the
PHA Claude Michy becomes promoter of 24H SPA EWC Motos
organisational standards that were much in evidence when the 24H SPA EWC Motos took place at Circuit de Spa-Francorchamps in early June, PHA Claude Michy will make delivering an even greater fan experience a top priority as part of steps to further increase... Motocycliste de Belgique (FMB). Central to the changes, which were ratified by the Fédération Internationale de l’Automobile (FIA) in line with car racing requirements, were expanded run-off areas at several corners, the repositioning of safety barriers
THE SPA RALLY 2020 WILL TAKE PLACE ON 12TH & 13TH DECEMBER!
Spa, the Spa-Francorchamps Circuit, the RACB, the promotor of the Belgian Championship and all the communes involved. A general agreement in principle has now been granted and the first feedbacks received were enthusiastic, which reassures our choice... under these conditions it is clear that everyone is ready to give it their own and save what can be saved, and ensure that this highly awaited Belgian Championship can still keep to all its promises. We were the first obliged to announce a postponement
No. 8 Toyota Hypercar tops afternoon test session
once again showing impressive pace in another Oreca. Two more newcomers to the WEC – Inter Europol Competition and Realteam Racing – were fourth and fifth quickest. For the fourth test session in a row, Porsche GT Team topped the times in the Porsche... Aston Martin Vantage AMR – the team making a strong recovery after an incident yesterday at Raidillon. Dempsey-Proton Racing (No. 77) and Team Project 1 (No. 56) were second and third fastest. Neither the No. 29 Racing Team Nederland Oreca LMP2 or the
No. 8 Toyota Hypercar tops afternoon test session
once again showing impressive pace in another Oreca. Two more newcomers to the WEC – Inter Europol Competition and Realteam Racing – were fourth and fifth quickest. For the fourth test session in a row, Porsche GT Team topped the times in the Porsche... Aston Martin Vantage AMR – the team making a strong recovery after an incident yesterday at Raidillon. Dempsey-Proton Racing (No. 77) and Team Project 1 (No. 56) were second and third fastest. Neither the No. 29 Racing Team Nederland Oreca LMP2 or the
No. 8 Toyota Hypercar tops afternoon test session
once again showing impressive pace in another Oreca. Two more newcomers to the WEC – Inter Europol Competition and Realteam Racing – were fourth and fifth quickest. For the fourth test session in a row, Porsche GT Team topped the times in the Porsche... Aston Martin Vantage AMR – the team making a strong recovery after an incident yesterday at Raidillon. Dempsey-Proton Racing (No. 77) and Team Project 1 (No. 56) were second and third fastest. Neither the No. 29 Racing Team Nederland Oreca LMP2 or the
Adverse weather conditions at the Circuit of Spa-Francorchamps: activities on the Circuit will resume on 8th June
subsided, the qualifying sessions were resumed up until 4 pm when a sort if tsunami flooded the circuit, especially at the level of the grandstands opposite the endurance pitlane. The cause of the flood was due to the fact that the Rohon, that... 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
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
Haase keeps Comtoyou Racing Audi on top as chequered flag falls on first day of official Prologue
at the top of the order, though Haase had an answer for both. The class leaders for the afternoon session were the #62 Team Parker Racing Porsche in the Bronze Cup (P3 overall); the #12 Comtoyou Racing Audi in the Silver Cup (P7 overall); the #57... Ferrari came to a halt at the final chicane. The last stoppage was caused by the #9 Boutsen VDS Audi going off at Pouhon, though the car was undamaged. In all instances, the drivers were able to walk away. Cars will be back on-track tomorrow morning for
WEC 6 HOURS OF SPA-FRANCORCHAMPS : Opening of the box office
In 2016, there were more than 50,000 attendees at the Belgian meeting of the Endurance World Championship (WEC) and for years now the 6 Hours of Spa-Francorchamps is one of the musts on the national calendar. A mixture of state-of-the-art technology, irreproachable mechanics, an ultra-sharp team approach and especially of world-class drivers, mean the WEC races are at the pinnacle of what is achieved in the motorsports world. Passionate, thrilling from start to finish, the Ardennes event offers
NEW ! VINTAGE TRIAL AT THE BIKERS’CLASSICS
the vintage trial meetings is just as convivial as that of the Classics. And because many manufacturers of that time were active both in speed and in off-road, and especially in trial. Think Triumph, Norton, BSA, but also Honda, Yamaha etc. Soon more
Spa Classic 2020 cancelled
everything to ensure that these events are maintained by considering different scenarios, but, as you know, at Peter’s Auto, we always prioritize safety, so while we were eagerly awaiting the resumption of the season, we had to make decisions, but I
We’d like to wish each one of you a very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year 2021.
Dear All It has been unquestionably a very atypical year that’s now coming to an end. Thanks to the unwavering motivation of the team and the help of numerous contributors who work with us, we have managed to organise the majority of our races and track days as best as possible under the circumstances. Of course we have been without our spectators, fans and visitors this season. Of course we are thinking of those who were forced to postpone their event. Of course we are also thinking of our
Canine squads are in training at the Circuit of Spa-Francorchamps
that, there were intervention simulations that took place in the Pit building, including the apprehension of an individual considered to be dangerous. Following a briefing of the situation to be dealt with, each team proceeded to the apprehension in