Belgium

Spa-Francorchamps

Track Calendar + Track Info

The Spa-Francorchamps circuit is a legendary 7km track located in the Ardennes region of Belgium, featuring challenging corners and fast straights. It is home to some of the greatest racing of all time.

Upcoming Events and Sessions

WEC    
May 10-12 2024
GT WC Europe    
June 28-30 2024
McLaren Trophy    
June 28-30 2024

Past Events

European Le Mans    
September 24-25 2022
DTM    
September 9-11 2022
Porsche Supercup    
August 26-28 2022
Formula 1    
August 26-28 2022
GT WC Europe    
July 28-31 2022
TotalEnergies 24 Hours of Spa
Intercontinental GT    
July 29-31 2022
Super Trofeo    
July 28-30 2022
British GT    
July 23-24 2022
GT WC Europe    
June 21-22 2022
TotalEnergies 24 Hours of Spa - Test days
GT Open    
June 19 2022

Spa: Interesting Facts

Nearest track of a similar category is Nürburgring (70 kilometers away).

  1. Spa-Francorchamps circuit is the world's longest circuit and is 7.004 km long.

  2. It hosted its first motor race in 1922 and has been used for motorsport ever since.

  3. The circuit is known for its iconic corners, such as La Source, Eau Rouge and Pouhon.

  4. Its raw power and length make it a favorite among drivers and a legendary challenge for them.

  5. The fastest ever race lap at the circuit was done by Michael Schumacher in 2004, who completed the lap in 1m45.108s.

  6. The track is home to the renowned 24 Hours of Spa-Francorchamps endurance race, which was first held in 1924.

  7. Located in the Ardennes region of Belgium, the circuit is surrounded by forests, which makes it one of the more scenic race tracks in the world.

  8. The most successful driver on the Spa-Francorchamps circuit is Michael Schumacher, who has achieved 6 victories over his career.

  9. Spa-Francorchamps has been the site of many hairy moments over its 96 years of operation, most notably the crash during the 1999 Belgian Grand Prix which resulted in the death of driver Roland Ratzenberger.

  10. The circuit features trackside lodges, allowing spectator to stay in the circuit over the weekend and watch the race up close.

Spa: Onboards

FIA Grade:  -    Length:  7004 m    Turns:  19

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