Belgian Grand Prix, F1 and Spa
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Spa-Francorchamps is beloved, but after Sunday's Belgian Grand Prix, it's time to face the question: Can it work in Formula 1 anymore?
The famously rainy circuit’s dangerous nature even led to its removal from the F1 calendar in the 1970s, before it rejoined in a shortened format in 1983. Its safety suitability came under scrutiny again in 2023, when Dutch driver Dilano van ‘t Hoff died following an accident in a junior series race.
Seven-time world champion Lewis Hamilton said he will be taking up the matter with the FIA after his shock Q1 exit during the Belgian GP qualifying.
Race: Belgian Grand Prix Established: 1920 Circuit Name: Circuit de Spa-Francorchamps Number of Laps: 44 Circuit Length: 7.004 km Turns: 20 Race Distance: 308.052 km 2013 Winner: Sebastian Vettel
Circuit de Spa-Francorchamps, home to the Belgian Grand Prix, holds a special place in the Formula One world as one of the seven tracks that were part of the maiden world championship in 1950. Its ...
Formula 1 drivers have called for changes to be made to the Circuit de Spa-Francorchamps after a second fatal accident at the track in junior motorsport in five years. Dilano van t’Hoff, 18, was ...
Drivers' Championship leader Oscar Piastri secured pole position for the Belgium Grand Prix Sprint Race, setting a blistering time which rival Max Verstappen could not beat. Piastri cleared Verstappen by more than four-tenths and cleared his teammate Lando Norris by six-tenths.
The circuit has yet to fully reveal the work being done at the section of the course. We should know the full extent of the track's modifications by the start of Circuit de Spa-Francorchamps' 2022 ...
The only thing we do know is that it should be a great show. Here are 10 key facts about the Circuit de Spa-Francorchamps to help get you ready for the race.
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Yardbarker on MSNFormula 2 Championship Battle Continues in Belgium at the Spa-FrancorchampsAfter a brief pause, Formula 2 returns to the legendary Spa circuit, ready to shake up the drivers’ standings once again. Following a three-week break, Formula 2 resumes with the ninth round of the 2025 season at the iconic Circuit de Spa-Francorchamps.