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Spa Francorchamps: The Ultimate Track Guide

Situated in the heart of the Ardennes Forest, the ferocious Circuit de Spa Francorchamps is one of Formula 1’s legendary tracks. The longest circuit on the calendar, with its own micro-climate and massive elevation changes, means the Belgian Grand Prix is always unpredictable.

Spa Francorchamps is one of the original racing circuits, as racing moved from city to city races to racing around circuits. The original nine mile circuit linked the towns of Malmedy, Stavelot and Francorchamps in a triangular shaped course.

Circuit de Spa Francorchamps, which incorporated public roads, was designed in 1920 by Jules de Thier and Henri Langlois Van Ophem and held its first race soon after. For the first years of its existence, the track held only motorcycle races, until – following the success of the 24 Hours of Le Mans race – Spa Francorchamps held its own day long race for cars.

The first Belgian Grand Prix was held in 1925, and was won by Antonio Ascari, the father of future Formula 1 World Champion Alberto Ascari. Further Grands Prix were held here from 1930 onwards, with the iconic Radillion and Eau Rouge corners being added to the track in 1939. The 1939 race itself was held in treacherous conditions, and led to the death of Richard Seamen, who crashed out from the lead.

The 1939 event was the last held at Spa Francorchamps before the onslaught of World War II. The area around the circuit played a role in the war. The Battle of the Bulge, which was the last major German offensive campaign on the Western Front, took place in the Ardennes forest. The battle saw over 20,000 deaths, including around 3,000 cilvilians.

Racing returned to Spa Francorchamps in 1947 on a slightly alternated track, which saw the average speed increase. The track held a round of the inaugural F1 World Championship in 1950, and hosted the Belgian Grand Prix annually each year until 1957, when the Suez Crisis and the increased price of fuel led to a lack of funds for the race to be held. For 1958, the race returned with a resurfaced track and some new facilities – though the dangerous nature of the circuit was noted by drivers and fans alike.

After a year off in 1959, the Belgian Grand Prix returned once again in 1960, but it was to be one of the darkest weekends in Formula 1’s history. Stirling Moss suffered one of the worst crashes of his career during practice, which would put him out of action for much of the rest of the year. Mike Taylor then suffered a career-ending accident, as he crashed into the trees.

Two drivers suffered fatal accidents during the Grand Prix itself – Chris Bristow, whose lack of experience saw him crash into an embankment and suffer fatal injuries and Alan Stacey, who was hit in the face by a bird in the same area of track just five laps later. The incident caused him to lose control of his car, and he crashed into a field 25 feet lower than the track. The Grand Prix continued despite the incidents and Jack Brabham eventually took the win.

No change was made to Spa Francorchamps following the crashes, with the race continuing without serious injuries for the next years. Jim Clark won the race four years in a row between 1962 and 1965, despite being terrified of the track after witnessing the aftermath of Bristow’s accident. Some safety barriers were added in 1963, but this did little to appease the drivers.

Jackie Stewart’s crash in the 1966 Belgian Grand Prix saw the start of a drivers revolt for more safety. Stewart suffered a huge accident at the Masta Kink – one of the legendary sections of the old track. The Scottish driver survived the impact of travelling through a hut and hitting a telegraph pole, but was trapped in his fuel soaked car for over half an hour. His situation was helped only by two fellow drivers who had to take spanners from spectators in order to help him escape his precarious predicament.

The following year, still with no changes to the Spa Francorchamp’s safety, Mike Parkes had a career-ending crash which left him in a coma for a week. In 1968, Bruce McLaren took the first ever victory for McLaren but there was further trouble. Brian Redman crashed into a stationary car, which caused him serious injuries.

By 1969, the drivers had finally had enough. Jackie Stewart visited the track and campaigned for better safety ahead of that year’s event, but the organisers were not willing to pay for the work to be carried out. The race was cancelled due to this.

For one final time in 1970, F1 took to the full 14km Spa Francorchamps track, with added barriers and a chicane designed to slow the cars down. The situation was untenable though, and the cars had simply become too fast for the track. The Belgian Grand Prix relocated to Nivelles and Zolder, with the latter hosting the majority of Belgian Grands Prix in the 1970s.

Formula 1 eventually returned to Spa Francorchamps in 1983. The track had undergone a major overhaul, which saw the length of the course shorted to 4.3 miles. The circuit had better internal access in case of emergencies, and also kept some of the iconic corners from the old layout. The first race was a success, and the track was well received by drivers and fans. After one last visit to Zolder in 1984, Spa Francorchamps became the permanent home of the Belgian Grand Prix in 1985.

The 1985 event wasn’t without controversy, though, as the newly laid track surface began to break up after Second Practice, leading to the abandonment of the rest of the race weekend. The Grand Prix was eventually re-scheduled for three months later.

Ayrton Senna won four races in a row at Spa Francorchamps between 1988 and 1991. Following Senna’s fatal accident at the Imola track in 1994, and also as a result of Alex Zanardi’s huge accident here in 1993, a chicane was added at the bottom of the Eau Rouge complex. The chicane was then removed ahead of the 1995 race. The racing continued at Spa Francorchamps with some memorable and highly dramatic moments in the late nineties. Up until 2000, parts of the circuit remained public roads, though the circuit is now a fully permanent facility.

As a result of tobacco advertising being banned in F1 due to European law, the 2003 race was left off the calendar, but the sport soon returned to Spa Francorchamps in 2004. The track had changed slightly, with the bus stop chicane toward the end of the track being revised.

In 2006, renovation work led to Spa Francorchamps being taken off the final calendar, as it wouldn’t be ready in time due to the event organisers going bankrupt. The race returned in 2007, with thanks to funding from the Wallonia government, and hasn’t been off the calendar since. For 2007, there was a new pit-lane and paddock complex with the final turn and the first hairpin being moved slightly to allow extra room for the new facilities.

It was announced in June 2018 that the circuit would remain the host of the Belgian Grand Prix until at least 2021. Spa Francorchamps has been unable to secure a long term future on the calendar but will host the Belgian Grand Prix once more in 2024, thanks to the signing of a second single-year contract extension .

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SPA FRANCORCHAMPS FAST FACTS

• It takes around 22 seconds to drive through the pits at Spa Francorchamps.
• There is around an 80% chance of a Safety Car during the Belgian Grand Prix. The 1997 Belgian Grand Prix was the first time that a Formula 1 race began under a safety car .
• In the early days of F1, the field was smaller for this Grand Prix than it was at others due to the track’s reputation. Some drivers, including Jim Clark, did not like racing at the track and many missed the race due to their concerns.
• 214mph is the highest speed achieved at Spa Francorchamps, on the run to Turn Five.
• Michael Schumacher, who made his F1 début at Spa Francorchamps, has the highest number of wins here with six.
• 60% of the lap is spent on full throttle.
• Although the track is named ‘Spa Francorchamps’, the track is not actually situated in Spa but rather in the vicinity of Francorchamps. The entire track is situated within the municipality of Stavelot – which is, of course, the name of Turn 15.
• In the race, the drivers will perform 2112 gear changes each. There are 49 gear changes around a lap of Spa Francorchamps.
• Very few wins have been taken from low down the grid at Spa Francorchamps . Max Verstappen’s win from 14th in 2022 is a notable exception.
• The average speed of a lap of Spa Francorchamps is 146mph – one of the fastest on the calendar.
• The run to the La Source hairpin, the first corner, from the grid is the shortest of the season, hence why there’s usually first corner contact at Spa Francorchamps.
• Spa Francorchamps is the longest track on the current F1 calendar but has one of the lowest specator capacities.
• Spa Francorchamps is known for its unpredictability. At one point there was a string of 20 Belgian Grands Prix which were affected by rain.

2023 BELGIAN GRAND PRIX RECAP

While Piastri impressed in the Sprint on Saturday, Verstappen fought back from a five-place grid penalty to win the 2023 Belgian Grand Prix.

With Spa Francorchamps hosting a Sprint weekend for the first time, there was just a single hour of practice ahead of the 2023 Belgian Grand Prix. The practice session, much like the qualifying session, was held in damp conditions.

Both Esteban Ocon and Kevin Magnussen tapped the tyre barriers in the tricky drying conditions in Q2. Despite being unhappy with setting the tenth fastest time in Q2, Verstappen set the fastest lap time in Q3, but a 5-place penalty for a gearbox change promoted Charles Leclerc to pole position for Sunday’s Grand Prix.

Another wet day on Saturday, dedicated to Sprint activities, saw track action delayed. When the Sprint Shootout eventually begun, it did so in similar drying conditions to Friday’s qualifying. Turn 9 proved to be tricky again, with Lance Stroll crashing out in SQ2.

With the track drying further in the closing stages of SQ3, each passing lap saw a new name at the top of the timing tower. Pierre Gasly set the initial pace towards the end of the session, before being displaced by Carlos Sainz. Oscar Piastri then set the fastest lap time by just 0.014 seconds, before Verstappen bettered the benchmark by a further 0.011 seconds.

More rain between the Sprint Shootout and the Sprint itself saw the Saturday race begin with a rolling start – though most drivers opted to head to the pit lane to switch from wet tyres to intermediates as the race began. Verstappen opted to stay out for the first lap but Piastri made sufficient time on his first lap on intermediates to take the lead at the start of Lap 2.

The Safety Car was called when Fernando Alonso crashed out on a disappointing Saturday for Aston Martin. The race resumed on Lap 6, with Verstappen able to get a run on the leading McLaren to return to the front of the field. That’s how the order remained for the rest of the Sprint, with the rest of the action coming from the two Ferraris and Hamilton and Perez; the latter Red Bull tumbling down the order with a lack of grip.

Verstappen won the Sprint ahead of Piastri, with Gasly securing a top three finish with Alpine, while a five-second penalty for Hamilton due to contact with Perez dropped him from fourth on the road to seventh in the final order.

The first dry day of the 2023 Belgian Grand Prix came on race day, with Leclerc starting alongside Perez on the front row of the grid. Leclerc maintained his lead into Turn 1, while Piastri picked up damage in contact with Sainz. After an impressive Saturday, the Australian’s Sunday afternoon came to an early end.

Further round the opening lap, on the Kemmel Straight, Perez slipstreamed his way by Leclerc to take the lead. Verstappen moved up to fourth place with a similar slipstream move on Sainz. At the start of Lap 5, Lando Norris lost positions in quick succession to both Lance Stroll and George Russell. Sainz’s wounded car lost positions as the laps passed by.

On Lap 6, Verstappen passed Hamilton for the final podium spot and by Lap 9 he was on Leclerc’s tail, making the move for second stick. Eight laps later, Verstappen had caught his team-mate and led the race for the first time.

Fans in the grandstands began to take out their umbrellas just before the halfway point of the race, with Verstappen having a moment in the slippery conditions at Eau Rouge. Yuki Tsunoda was having an impressive race, making his way up as far as sixth place in the race’s midpoint.

The rain did not necessitate any pit stops for intermediate tyres and the rest of the race passed without incident for the front runners. Verstappen led home a Red Bull 1-2, with polesitter Leclerc completing the podium.

2022 BELGIAN GRAND PRIX RECAP

There were grid penalties galore at Spa Francorchamps for the 2022 Belgian Grand Prix, where Verstappen won from 14 th on the grid.

Following a crash in a support category, qualifying for the 2022 Belgian Grand Prix was delayed by almost half an hour. No fewer than eight drivers took grid penalties for the race. That included Max Verstappen, who had set the fastest time in qualifying. Charles Leclerc – who bumped the barriers with a spin in Free Practice 3 – was another driver demoted on the grid. 

Verstappen’s penalty meant that he started from 14 th on the grid, while Ferrari’s Carlos Sainz inherited pole position. Sainz maintained his lead at the start and the drivers kept it clean at Turn 1. 

Fernando Alonso, who was moved up to third on the final grid, was running in second place at the end of the Kemmel Straight. He and Lewis Hamilton made contact at the end of the straight, sending the Mercedes off the ground and into retirement. The same area was a hot spot for action on Lap 2, as Nicholas Latifi and Valtteri Bottas collided, ending the Alfa Romeo driver’s race.

The Safety Car was deployed as a result of Latifi and Bottas’ coming together, under which Ferrari took the opportunity to pit Leclerc as a tear off had become lodged in his brake duct. When the Safety Car period ended, on Lap 5, Verstappen continued his progress through the grid and ran fourth by Lap 7 after passing Alonso. He was into the podium places on the following lap. 

Ferrari brought race leader Sainz into the pits on Lap 12 as Verstappen passed his Red Bull team-mate on track for the lead. The Dutchman pitted four laps later and emerged in second place behind the Ferrari. By Lap 18, Verstappen was able to make an easy DRS-aided overtake on Sainz on the Kemmel Straight. Sainz soon came under pressure from the other Red Bull and dropped to third. That’s how the race would end, with Verstappen taking his ninth win of the 2022 season. 

Sebastian Vettel, Pierre Gasly and Esteban Ocon enjoyed a side-by-side scrap for seventh place, with the latter Frenchman eventually coming out on top. The other Alpine of Alonso battled Leclerc on the penultimate lap, overtaking the Ferrari – though Leclerc re-passed on the final lap when trying to set the fastest lap of the race on fresh tyres. However, post-race, Leclerc was handed a five second time penalty for speeding in the pit lane, dropping him back behind the Spaniard.

2021 BELGIAN GRAND PRIX RECAP

A very wet weekend at Spa Francorchamps saw the 2021 Belgian Grand Prix result decided after only a handful of laps behind the Safety Car.

Formula 1 returned from its summer break with the 2021 Belgian Grand Prix weekend. While Kimi Raikkonen crashed on entry to the pit lane in Free Practice 1, Charles Leclerc found the barriers in Free Practice 2. Max Verstappen also brought out the red flags on Friday afternoon with a crash towards the end of the session.

Saturday at the circuit was wet, with drivers acclimatising themselves to the conditions in Free Practice 3. The rain intensified for qualifying, with Lando Norris looking like the driver to beat after topping both Q1 and Q2. However, with conditions worsening, the McLaren driver crashed heavily through Eau Rouge at the start of Q3. After a delay in proceedings, George Russell began to light up the timing screens in the Williams. Russell took provisional pole but his time was beaten in the final seconds by Max Verstappen.

The weather was no better on Sunday when Verstappen and Russell were set to share the front row of the grid. The difficult conditions were highlighted by Sergio Perez crashing on his way to the grid. The race was indefinitely halted and, three hours later, an attempt was made to start the Grand Prix behind the Safety Car. However, the drivers completed only three laps before the race was red flagged and called off. It meant that the drivers were awarded half points, with Verstappen taking victory and Russell recording his maiden podium finish. Lewis Hamilton completed the podium.

2020 BELGIAN GRAND PRIX RECAP

Lewis Hamilton won a tame 2020 Belgian Grand Prix, in a race which featured midfield scraps and a Safety Car due to a collision for Antonio Giovinazzi.

For a second year in a row, Carlos Sainz failed to make it past the opening lap at the Belgian Grand Prix. The McLaren driver recorded a DNS due to an engine issue. Lewis Hamilton took pole by over half a second, and team-mate Valtteri Bottas was unable to take advantage of the slipstream on the opening lap. Max Verstappen and Daniel Ricciardo, who had qualified on the second row, were also unable to challenge the two Mercedes.

On the second lap, Pierre Gasly and Sergio Perez went wheel-to-wheel through Eau Rouge, with the AlphaTauri driver coming out on top. The Safety Car was called on Lap 11 due to a substantial crash for George Russell and Antonio Giovinazzi. Giovinazzi had crashed his Alfa Romeo, causing Russell to take avoiding action and ultimately hit the barriers himself. The leading drivers came into the pits as a result, with Hamilton maintaining his lead, while Bottas emerged side-by-side with Verstappen in the pit lane.

After the Safety Car returned to the pit lane, Perez – on older tyres – dropped down the order, being overtaken by Ricciardo and Alex Albon. Ricciardo made another move on the yet to stop Gasly for fourth place. Gasly and Perez later duelled for points in the lower positions. Esteban Ocon overtook Albon on the closing lap to secure Renault a double top five finish. Hamilton was unchallenged for the win, and claimed victory by over eight seconds. Verstappen completed the podium.

2019 BELGIAN GRAND PRIX RECAP

A sombre weekend at Spa Francorchamps saw Charles Leclerc take his maiden Formula 1 victory.

A rare mistake for Lewis Hamilton saw him crash out in Free Practice 3; but his car was repaired in time for qualifying. There were two engines failures in the qualifying hour – Robert Kubica pulled over with smoke billowing from his Williams, while Antonio Giovinazzi came to a halt with similar issues. Charles Leclerc took the third pole position of his career, with team-mate Sebastian Vettel over seven tenths slower alongside him on the front row.

Following qualifying, Anthoine Hubert died as a result of injuries sustained in the Formula 2 Feature Race. Tributes were paid to the Frenchman ahead of the Grand Prix with a minutes silence.

At the race start, Leclerc maintained his lead into Turn 1, as Max Verstappen collided with Kimi Raikkonen, ending the Red Bull driver’s de facto home race. Hamilton had made it past Vettel on the first lap, but the Ferrari driver re-took the position at the end of the Kemmel Straight.

It took until Lap 32 for Hamilton to overtake Vettel once again. With Vettel cleared, Hamilton began to close in on race leader Leclerc; but his charge came to a premature end, as a heavy crash for Antonio Giovinazzi brought out the yellow flags.

Leclerc claimed his first victory ahead of Vettel, dedicating his win to Hubert. Valtteri Bottas completed the podium. Lando Norris was on course for a fifth place finish, but an engine failure just before the finish line saw him classified only eleventh.

With an engine penalty in his first race with Red Bull, Alex Albon diced through the field, even pulling off an impressive overtake on Daniel Ricciardo, leading him to an eventual fifth place finish.

2018 BELGIAN GRAND PRIX RECAP

Lewis Hamilton came out on top in qualifying, but Sebastian Vettel took the spoils on Sunday as he secured Ferrari’s first win at Spa Francorchamps since 2009.

The second part of Qualifying saw a close fight as the top three were separated by less than a half of a tenth of a second. As is usual with Spa Francorchamps’s micro-climate, though, changeable conditions in Q3 saw Lewis Hamilton take pole by over seven tenths, as Esteban Ocon lined up a brilliant third on the grid on Racing Point Force India’s first appearance.

The rain stayed away for Sunday’s Grand Prix, but the first turn was chaotic, with Nico Hulkenberg smashing into the back of Fernando Alonso, sending the Spaniard’s McLaren flying over the Sauber of Charles Leclerc. Sebastian Vettel overtook Hamilton just before the Safety Car was called, as the pair and the Force India team-mates went four abreast into Les Combes.

Kimi Raikkonen picked up a puncture in the melee after Daniel Ricciardo had run into the back of him. Both soon retired with damage from their collision. Meanwhile, Valtteri Bottas – who had started at the back due to engine penalties – had got into another incident with Sergey Sirotkin’s Williams.

As the race got back underway, Hamilton looked for a way past Vettel but failed. Mercedes pitted Hamilton, while Vettel came in on the next lap, narrowly maintaining his lead. Marcus Ericsson and Brendon Hartley gave most of the action in the mid-part of the race, exchanging places numerous times. Despite his first lap clumsiness, Bottas made his way through the field to fourth.

Vettel won by over ten seconds from championship rival Hamilton, as Max Verstappen gave the partisan crowd something to cheer about with a podium finish.

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The Ultimate Guide to Conquering the Belgium Spa Grand Prix Track

By jonny noble.

The Spa Grand Prix Track is one of the most iconic tracks in the world of Formula One racing. Located in the picturesque Ardennes Forest, the track is known for its fast, dangerous and challenging nature. The track is 7.004 km long and has 19 turns, making it one of the longest tracks on the F1 calendar.

The Belgium Grand Prix Track has a rich history dating back to 1925 when it first hosted the Grand Prix. Over the years, the track has undergone several changes and upgrades to improve safety and enhance the racing experience. Despite these changes, the track has managed to maintain its character and remains a favorite among drivers and fans alike.

To conquer the Spa Grand Prix Track, drivers need to have a combination of skill, courage and strategy. The track is known for its high-speed corners, elevation changes and unpredictable weather conditions. Drivers need to be able to read the track and adapt their driving style accordingly to get the most out of their car while keeping it on the track.

The Spa Grand Prix Track Overview

Belgium Grand Prix – Track Layout and Key Features

Here is a corner-by-corner description of the Belgium Spa Grand Prix track:

Spa Grand Prix – La Source (Turn 1)

This is a hairpin turn that leads onto the longest straight on the track. Drivers will be in first gear and will be traveling at around 60 km/h (37 mph).

Belgium Grand Prix- Eau Rouge (Turns 2,3 and 4)

This is one of the most famous corners in F1. It’s a left-right-left combination that goes uphill and then downhill. Drivers will be in seventh gear and will be traveling at around 310 km/h (193 mph).

Spa Grand Prix – Raidillon (Turns 5, 6 and 7)

This is a fast left-right kink that leads onto another straight. Drivers will be in sixth gear and will be traveling at around 290 km/h (180 mph).

Belgium Grand Prix – Les Combes (Turn 8)

This is a double-apex right-hander that leads onto another straight. Drivers will be in fifth gear and will be traveling at around 240 km/h (149 mph).

Spa Grand Prix – Bruxelles (Turn 9)

This is a slow left-hander that leads onto another straight. Drivers will be in second gear and will be traveling at around 100 km/h (62 mph).

Belgium Grand Prix – Pouhon (Turns 10 and 11)

This is a fast left-hander that leads onto another straight. Drivers will be in fifth gear and will be traveling at around 240 km/h (149 mph).

Belgium Grand Prix – Fagnes (Turns 12 and 13)

This is a fast right and left-hander that leads onto another straight. Drivers will be in sixth gear and will be traveling at around 290 km/h (180 mph).

Spa Grand Prix – Stavelot (Turns 14 and 15)

This is a double-apex right-hander that leads onto another straight. Drivers will be in fourth gear and will be traveling at around 190 km/h (118 mph).

Belgium Grand Prix – Blanchimont (Turns 16, 17 and 18)

This is a fast left-hander that leads onto the final straight of the lap. Drivers will be in sixth gear and will be traveling at around 310 km/h (193 mph)

Belgium Grand Prix – (Turn 19 and 20)

The last two corners are also the tightest of them all. They lead onto the start/finish line.

The Typical Temperatures at The Spa Grand Prix

The typical temperatures the drivers have to cope with at the Belgium Spa Grand Prix are between 20°C to 25°C.

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Spa also hosts several other international events including the 24 Hours of Spa , the World Endurance Championship 6 Hours of Spa-Francorchamps . It is also the host of the Uniroyal Fun Cup 25 Hours of Spa, one of the longest motor races in the world.

The circuit has undergone several redesigns through its history, most extensively in 1979 when the track was modified and shortened from a 14.100   km (8.761   mi) circuit using public roads to a 6.947   km (4.317   mi) permanent circuit due to safety concerns with the old circuit. [3]

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Belgian Grand Prix: History of the Spa-Francorchamps track

The Belgian Grand Prix has always been a favourite of fans and drivers alike and few tracks can boast the history of Spa-Francorchamps.

For drivers, the chance to tackle one of the world’s most challenging circuits is tantalising. While for fans, the prospect of planning a trip to Spa and witnessing the action at this historic circuit makes it a real bucket list race.

But why does Spa-Francorchamps have such a reputation? How did it become the iconic track we know today?

In this guide, we delve into the history behind this great circuit, from its beginnings, evolution, and how the weather plays such an important part in making this race so unpredictable.

History of the Spa-Francorchamps track

Spa-Francorchamps was first conceived after newspaper owner Jules de Their hoped to revive La Meuse Cup – a race that had been halted due to the First World War. Racing driver Henri Langlois van Ophem and the mayor of Spa Baron Joseph de Crawhez were called in to design the circuit and write a new chapter in the history of Spa-Francorchamps. They combined three of the roads connecting the towns Spa-Francorchamps, Malmedy, and Stavelot to create the perfect circuit.

1920 – Original Spa-Francorchamps circuit

The original circuit was an enormous 15km, and featured much of what forms the modern circuit. Blamchimont, La Source, the Kemmel Straight and Les Combes all featured as we know them today. Eau Rouge and Raidillon are also on the map, but are connected by a hairpin placed on the hill towards the summit. It would prove a mega challenge for anyone willing to take it on.

A little-known fact is that the first ever race scheduled at the track was in 1921, but it was cancelled after only one driver entered. It was replaced instead by a motorcycle race, which attracted a much healthier 23 entrants. The first official Belgian Grand Prix was held in 1922 won by Baron de Tornaco-Bruyère. A 24 hour race was held in 1924 after a timing booth and press stand were built, and Antonio Ascari won the European GP at Span the following year.

1939 – The creation of Raidillon

Images of cars flying through Eau Rouge and Raidillon are some of the most exciting views in motor racing. The corner was created in 1939, when the Customs hairpin was removed, and the two turns were connected. The steep 17% incline contributes to one of the most challenging corners in the history of motorsport.

For the pedants out there, there is a clear distinction between the two corners. Eau Rouge is the short turn to the left at the bottom of the hill. Raidillon is the sweeping, uphill right-hander that exits onto the Kemmel straight.

These two photos show how the corner has changed over the course of history

1950 – First Formula 1 Grand Prix at Spa

The first official Formula 1 season was held in 1950, with seven Grand Prix across the globe. Silverstone hosted the first race, and Spa hosted the fifth race of the seven-round season.

The 35-lap race was won by Juan Manuel Fangio, who took his second series win. He qualified in 2nd with the same time as pole sitter Nina Farnia, and won the race by 14 seconds. He would go on to win the race again in 1955, beating Stirling Moss, Mike Hawtorn and – once again – Farnia.

1951 – The creation of the Stavelot bend

In 1951, the now well-established track at Spa-Francorchamps was extended in length from six miles to nine miles. The changes to the track were made to bypass the town of Stavelot, and in doing so, the Stavelot Bend was born.

1979 – Modern circuit installed at Spa

In 1979, the circuit was dramatically shortened to create a new 6.9km track – less than half the original distance.

It saw the cars turn off the street course at Les Combes and turning onto a new permanent section. Winding through the valley, this section was fast and technical, taking in the new Rivage, Pouhon and Stavelot corners. Spa-Francorchamps remained a long, challenging circuit, but was now safer and easier to manage.

Over the following years, small changes altered the circuit. The bus stop chicane was installed, the F1 straight were moved to the entrance of La Source rather than the exit, and Raidillon underwent minor adjustments. But all in all, the circuit has always kept its character.

1983 – Belgian Grand Prix returns to F1 a MotoGP leaves

Following the new layout, Formula 1 returned to the track in 1983. Things got off to a rocky start, literally, as the first start at the new track was aborted. McLaren’s Andrea de Cesaris got two fantastic starts and led the race, until his engine gave in. Alain Prost went on to win the race for Renault.

While Formula 1 enjoyed a renaissance at the new Spa-Francorchamps, Grand Prix motorcycle racing was nearing its final race at the track. The last MotoGP Grand Prix to be held at Spa was in 1990. In 2021 rennovations were made to the track, seeing the Spa 24h motorcycle race return in 2022. Maybe a MotoGP Grand Prix could be the next comeback we witness at this iconic track.

For an idea of what bike racing at Spa was like, check out these highlights from the race in 1982.

2003 – Semi-permanent circuit

The track was made semi-permanent in the early 2000s when part of it was cut off from public use between March and October. This was then made permanent soon after, increasing to 220 days of operation within the year. This year, the Grand Prix was cancelled due to a conflict within the European Union about tobacco advertising at the event.

2004/07 to present – Modern circuit with modified chicanes

The Belgian Grand Prix returned in 2004 and 2005 following the controversy in 2003, but more tough times lay ahead for Spa-Francorchamps. At the end of 2005, the main investor went bankrupt, meaning that the Grand Prix would be cancelled yet again in the 2006 season.

Despite late funds being found by the local Wallonia government, the improvements to the paddock and track itself came too late to secure the 2006 race.

The year after, however, the grand return of one of the oldest and most unique racing circuits on the planet was much celebrated by the Formula 1 community. A new investor was found and yet more work was done on the aging track. A €19 million injection of cash saw the Bus Stop and La Source hairpin moved to make more room for a bigger, more modern pit lane. This also allowed for a longer start/finish straight.

In 2022, extra alterations were made to the track, including gravel pits and extra run-off at the Eau Rouge and Raidillon, following the tragic death of F2 driver Anthoine Hubert in 2019.

Endurance racing at Spa

It’s not just open-wheelers that enjoy laps of Spa. Endurance racing at the circuit dates back to the 1920 when the first 24-hour race was held. Despite a number of years without an endurance race, a day-long race has been held every year since 1964.

Until 2000, the races formed part of the World Touring Car championships. A memorable race came in 1993, when the event was stopped after 15 hours due to the death of Belgian King Baudouin. When the flag was waved, Christian Fittipaldi’s team was leading by some way and was awarded the win.

The 24 Hours race still takes place as part of the Intercontinental GT Challenge, while the shorter 6 Hours of Spa forms part of the World Endurance Championship .

When it rains, it pours

The weather at Spa has often played a part in creating a dramatic Grand Prix. It once rained at the Belgian Grand Prix on 20 consecutive occasions, but that’s not the whole story. The circuit is so large, that it often rains in isolated sections of the track, while others remain bone dry.

This often catches the drivers out, not least than in the 2008 race. A mostly dry race was led by Kimi Raikkonen when the rain hit with less than five laps remaining. With the leaders refusing to pit for wet tyres on a dampening track, chaos ensued. Kimi and Lewis Hamilton swapped first position on the closing laps until the Finn was unable to keep on the track.

After Hamilton took the chequered flag, the fighting continued behind as those who risked the pit for intermediates tore through the field.

Even in the summer months, the weather at Spa can be unpredictable. The 2019 6 Hours of Spa – held in May – suffered several safety car periods and was even red-flagged due to snow, sleet and hail. But those fans who persevered in the toughest conditions were rewarded with one of the most memorable races in the event’s history.

Skip through the full race highlights to see how snow affected the first and final laps of this dramatic race.

What will you experience at Spa?

The History of Spa-Francorchamps is still being written. Drama shows itself every time the cars hit the tarmac at Spa. Whether you’re looking for the furore of the Belgian Grand Prix, or endurance of WEC’s six-hour race, you can book your tickets with Motorsport Tickets.

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Spa is a great place to watch live Formula One and there are satisfying options for all price ranges. Of course if you go to Spa you’ll want to see the cars take on the mighty Eau Rouge, one of motor racing’s most famous pieces of asphalt. If your budget allows I highly recommend doing this, though if the cost of the tickets makes your eyes water there are some pretty decent alternatives that won’t break the bank.

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Best Grandstands at Spa-Francorchamps

Choosing a grandstand for the Belgian Grand Prix you really need to look beyond the price tag. Some mid-priced grandstands offer very good views while there are some high-priced grandstands that many fans are left disappointed by, so it’s worth arming yourself with this knowledge before you book any tickets.

Spa Francorchamps has many great vantage points to watch the race but the venue does have an equality problem with its grandstands. Sometimes choosing the right section of a grandstand can be as important as choosing the right grandstand. My advice is to book early and contact your ticket provider to request the seats you want. Ticket providers like the ones listed on this page will do their best to honour these requests if there is availability.

Gold 7 and Gold 8 Grandstands: La Source

There’s no Formula One start quite like Spa and these are the best grandstands to watch it from. After a short sprint from the grid drivers funnel into the tight La Source hairpin leaving you to wonder just how exactly did they all got round cleanly.

Many times they don’t of course, and if you’ve ever wanted to see a flying F1 car this is one of the best places to do so; it was here on the opening lap in 2018 that Fernando Alonso got airborne and swiped across Charles Leclerc’s Sauber, coming to a rest in front of the grandstands.

After seeing the cars brake into turn 1, watch them accelerate away down the back straight. You’ll see Eau Rouge in the distance albeit somewhat obstructed by the pit buildings. After the race you’re in a great spot to join the track invasion and see the podium celebrations.

The hands down winner of the La Source grandstands is Gold 8. Its view of the grid, though distant lets you enjoy the excitement of the build up to the race and you’ll see the winner take the chequered flag 90 minutes later.

You also have a head on view down the pit lane, and the pit exit right in front of you. The view of the track is partially covered by the wire mesh fencing and the large run off area means you’re a little distant from the track, but all round this is easily one of the best grandstands at Spa and sells out fast.

Though it neighbors Gold 8, Gold 7 is a world away in terms of what you can see, being situated too far around the hairpin to have views of the start/finish line. Spectators here do have excellent views of La Source and are closer to the track but sadly the safety fence almost entirely covers the visible track area.

Silver 1, Silver 2 and Gold 2: The Back Straight Grandstands

The straight between the La Source hairpin and Eau Rouge is where the original starting grid was at Spa Francorchamps. Grandstands here have views of Eau Rouge and are the closest to the F1 Village, so you’ll never have to go far to chow down on some more waffles.

Either side of the Gold 2 Grandstand, Silver 1 and 2 feel like sibling grandstands. They occupy the same price range, have the same style of seating, are uncovered and each look over views of the track stretching from La Source to Eau Rouge.

There’s a clear favourite though and it isn’t this one. Where Silver 1 excels is it’s position nearer to the hairpin and the pitlane exit. From here fans can watch cars go from crawling speeds up to about 300 kph by the time they turn into Raidillon and won’t lift until Les Combes.

But being closer to La Source of course means being further away from Eau Rouge and that’s if you can see it at all. It’s a long grandstand and what you can see from where your seats are can be a bit of a lottery.

Avoid the blocks on either end of the grandstand as well as rows at the back and front. At the La Source end fans in the end block have some very intrusive catch fencing to contend with while at the other end views towards Eau Rouge are cut off by buildings and the neighboring Gold 2 grandstand.

Though not as impressive as its overachieving sibling, most of the Silver 1 Grandstand provides a view that is perfectly acceptable. Its definitely worth being aware of these issues though and make your preference clear when booking tickets.

Well positioned on the back straight, Silver 2 Grandstand is at about the midpoint between La Source and Raidillon and if you can bear the sun and the rain, its one of the best grandstands at the Belgian Grand Prix.

Seats in blocks near Eau Rouge have the best view of the corner, though with the screen usually located at the other end it’s fair to say both ends of the grandstand have their advantages.

If you’re looking for a reserved seat with views of Eau Rouge that you won’t need to re-mortgage the house for, Silver 2 is an excellent choice.

With a couple of caveats Gold 2 is a good, indeed almost a great choice of grandstand at the Belgian Grand Prix. At its best you’ll have a clear view of the track from La Source to Eau Rouge.

What really elevates this stand above neighboring grandstands is the level of comfort with not only a roof for the inevitable downpour but the holy grail for F1 fans at Spa: seats with seat backs.

Now for those caveats I mentioned. For reasons known only to themselves, organizers have unhelpfully bolted a pointless panel of wireframe fencing to the side of the grandstand. For fans closest to Eau Rouge, this severely compromises views of the famous corner.

The other end too has an ungodly amount of fencing, both as part of the grandstand structure and the very necessary safety fencing at the side of the track. At least fans sat here do have clear views of Eau Rouge.

This is a large grandstand though and you’d have to be quite unlucky to end up in bad seats. The best thing you can do is book early and request your seat preference from your ticket provider.

Grandstands 3, 4 and 10: Eau Rouge

Perhaps no section of track is as iconic in Formula One as this flat-out left-right-left combination, and for many it’s what attracts them to visit the Belgian Grand Prix in the first place.

Known to most F1 fans simply as Eau Rouge, the more informed (and dare I say pedantic) will tell you this is actually two distinct corners. First, the slight downhill left crossing the Eau Rouge stream (literally ‘red water’) and then the steep climb and the blind crest of Raidillon.

From entry to exit onto the Kemmel Straight the track rises a staggering 40.8 metres with an elevation of 18 degrees at its steepest point, something that’s not obvious watching on television but jaw-droppingly clear when you visit the track.

Getting this part right is crucial for a good lap time, exit speed making all the difference for the long straight that follows. Sometimes drivers approach Eau Rouge with a little too much exuberance though. It was here in 1999 that both BAR drivers lost control of their cars in separate accidents with spectacular results. Jaques Villeneuve, like a connoisseur of destruction, later called it “my best ever crash”.

It’s possible to see Eau Rouge from grandstands on the back straight too but Gold 3, Gold 4 and Gold 10 grandstands are closest to the corner.

In 2022, major changes at Spa Francorchamps meant we said goodbye to ‘classic’ Gold 3 and introduced ‘new, improved’ Gold 3. This new, larger permanent grandstand at the same location is great for viewing Eau Rouge and comes without some of the drawbacks of its predecessor.

Positioned about mid-way up the assent to the Kemmel Straight it points down the hill, allowing for a wide view of the cars all the way from La Source, up the hill to where they flash past right in front of the grandstand. The extra elevation means it’s even possible to see the cars enter the last chicane before the start / finish straight.

The expansive view, encompassing one of motor racing’s most famous corners makes Gold 3 one of the best grandstands at any F1 circuit in the world. Crucially, the grandstand is also covered meaning you’ll have protection from the sun and your view won’t be affected by a sea of umbrellas if it rains.

Gold 4 offers quality views of Eau Rouge though lacks in other respects. The grandstand offers a more side-on, wider angled view of Eau Rouge, allowing a more prolonged view of this famous piece of track. The view is dramatic and the cars seem so close at this point of the corner that you feel you could almost reach out and touch them.

The grandstand isn’t covered which is a bit of an issue for visibility when the umbrellas go up as they almost inevitably will at some point. For the best views in Gold 4, try to get a seat high up on the side nearest the pit complex.

Lower down near the entry to Eau Rouge, the Gold 10 Grandstand is another covered option at this corner. Unlike at Gold 3, here you are looking up to Raidillon so being further back in the stand won’t affect your view, if anything back rows are a better choice with less catch fencing to contend with.

The clear disadvantage of this grandstand are the trees that partially block your view down the straight to La Source.

Silver 3, Silver 4, Speed Corner and Blanchimont (17-27): Infield Grandstands

Silver 3: combes.

It may not be the most well known corner at the circuit but the view from the Silver 3 Grandstand at Pouhon just screams Spa Francorchamps. The grandstand is at the interior of the track at the fast, double right-hander and fans here can see all the way to turn 13.

Watching at this sweeping section of track is how Formula One cars are meant to be seen and the backdrop of the Ardenne woodland is majestic.

Specators here are a long way from the heart of the circuit, the F1 Village and the bulk of the food and drinks vendors, but if you’re okay with that and you’re okay with not having a view of Eau Rouge then you could do a lot worse than the Silver 3 Grandstand.

Silver 4: Bruxelles

Underwhelming is the word for this single corner view from the Silver 4 Grandstand. Its a prime spot to watch the long approach to the Bruxelles corner, a downhill right-hander.

This is by no means a poor view – you have a clear view of the track without any annoying catch fencing and you can get some nice shots for your Instagram of the front and sides of the cars. Its not terrible, it just isn’t particularly memorable. And a visit to Spa should be memorable.

Speed Corner

Located at the exit to the fast (well duh) Speed corner, this grandstand is a low budget option which while basic, isn’t without its charms. It can feel a bit monotonous after a while and you’re unlikely to see any wheel to wheel action and overtaking.

Comfort is minimal with old style wooden bleachers and no roof leaves you exposed to all weathers. Still, if you don’t mind some splinters in your bum and the occasional soaking, it is a good spot to appreciate the speed and noise of an F1 car and (hallelujah!) there’s no annoying fence to spoil the view.

Bronze 17-27

If you’re lucky enough to be aged between 17 and 27 and you’re considering general admission, its a no brainer to upgrade your experience and buy tickets for this grandstand overlooking Blanchimont.

With these tickets you have all the benefits of general admission and are free to explore the circuit, plus access this grandstand overlooking the two medium speed, sweeping right-handers. Just bare in mind these seats aren’t reserved so go easy on the Jägerbombs the night before and get up early to bag the best spot.

Between track sessions there’s a ‘mini festival’ where DJs will be laying down some cool vibes, spinning some sick beats and just generally having a nice time with the drum and the bass and whatnot. Whether that’s your scene or not it all adds to the atmosphere in this part of the circuit and if its all just noise to you, rest assured, it will let up in favour of a more agreeable kind of noise when the racing starts.

Gold 6, Gold 1 and Gold 9 Grandstands: Chicane and the Main Pit Straight

Gold 6: chicane.

With the chicane just a few feet away there’s no doubting the exciting views Gold 6 provides. You’ll see passing attempts here and drivers missing their braking points – or worse.

If you can sense a ‘but’ coming you’re right. The catch fencing feels annoyingly close, especially in the lower rows and the not-so-giant-screen is hard to make out.

Views from the nearby general admission area are better and although they lack certain benefits such as a reserved seat, dedicated toilets and a roof over your head, you have to question this grandstand’s Gold status.

Gold 1 Grandstand: Main Straight

Gold 1 comes with all the usual array of perks you’d expect from a main straight grandstand; watching the activity in the pitlane, the podium ceremony, interviews with the drivers and of course the grid preparations.

Being a short straight you can also make out the exit of the final chicane and the entry to La Source. The best seats, closer to the chicane (blocks A-F) have direct views of the podium, parc ferme and even a glimpse of Eau Rouge. This view of F1’s most iconic pieces of asphalt, though brief, adds another dynamic to the view from here.

The higher of these rows also have the cleanest view to the cars, unspoiled by fencing – where they exit the chicane the drivers are on the extreme right of the track but as they follow the racing line over to the left hand side, fans nearer La Source have a fence between their line of sight and the cars making for some less appealing photographs.

More important for some though is to have a clear view of the giant screens that many fans have trouble seeing from here. Indeed if following the race is something that matters to you more than the grandstands many advantages, you might want to consider another grandstand (although there is reasonably good wifi at the circuit, its not always reliable).

Feeling in need of some refreshment? There is a solitary tap nearby to refill water bottles but not a lot else. Unusually for a Grand Prix circuit the main food, drinks and merchandise stalls are not located close to the main straight but behind the grandstands that line the back straight, so its a little bit of a walk. That said, with the hard plastic backless seats that this grandstand is fitted with, a walk might be very welcome.

Gold 9 Grandstand: Main Straight

If close up views of the grid are important to you then this is not the best grandstand (that would be Gold 1). The grid is off the the right of your field of vision and while it is a good place to watch the start and finish you won’t see much of the race build up.

What you get in the Gold 9 grandstand are views of the pit garages that house the smaller teams (and under performing large teams, ie. McLaren). The short run to turn one means you’ll also get a rear on view of cars entering the La Source hairpin.

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General Admission (Bronze) Experience at the Belgian Grand Prix

Unlike many Grand Prix where you are limited to a single corner view you can come away from Spa Francorchamps saying you really saw all of it. There’s heaps of variety and choice for spectators in general admission (called Bronze at Spa) and the views of the track are good. If you’re prepared to get out of your sleeping bag early there are some great spots to be had and some that would even give certain grandstands a run for their money.

As at any Grand Prix, take the time over the Friday to see as much as you can, and go to the track on Sunday with some kind of plan. Gates open at 8am but for the best places aim to be there well before that time.

Of course Eau Rouge isn’t the only turn at Spa and other sections are very popular. Perhaps the best general admission area at Spa is to get yourself a spot on the grassy hill at Pouhon . From here you have a view of a series of high speed turns that make up the ‘new’ portion of the track. There are numerous giant screens to help you follow the race.

Get to the track early and bag yourself a place high up on the hill for a wider view and less trouble with having your view blocked by the safety fence and advertising hoardings that line the track.

It’s one of the favorite places for Spa regulars owing to it’s wide sweeping views and lively atmosphere. These veteran F1 spectators even bring small spades to dig a little hole or ridge in the side of the hill to allow a nice horizontal seating position for their camping chairs.

It’s worth spending at least a bit of time at the Bus Stop chicane – the final chicane before the start/finish straight – especially if you’re not averse to a bit of rock climbing. Here the cars are quite close to you and you get to experience the fast changes of direction as the drivers weave a line through this section. You’ll also see the pit entry and will be in a prime location for a track invasion at the end of the race.

It is possible to view Eau Rouge from general admission, though it’s probably not somewhere you’ll want to spend the whole race. There is a spot to the right of Grandstand Gold 4, though your view is obstructed a bit by the catch-fencing. You can also catch a distant, rear facing view of the iconic section from the F1 Fan Zone where the merchandise and refreshment stalls are located.

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Trackside at Spa-Francorchamps – 2024 Belgian Grand Prix

Your guide to getting the most out of your trip to Circuit de Spa-Francorchamps for the Formula 1 Belgian Grand Prix 2024

• The 2024 Belgian Grand Prix will take place on July 26-28
• Tickets are now on sale . Prices start from €250 for 3-day Bronze (GA) access
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A record crowd of 380,000 fans were in attendance across the weekend at the 2023 Belgian Grand Prix . The race will remain on the F1 calendar in 2024 and 2025, though the long-term future of the Belgian Grand Prix is uncertain.

Despite being the longest current F1 circuit at 7.004 kilometers (4.352 miles), Spa has a fairly low spectator capacity. Most grandstands are located close to the pit straight and opening Eau Rouge corner, with the rest of the circuit given over to General Admission viewing areas – the latter have got much busier in recent years with “Oranje Army” fans of Max Verstappen.

Whatever ticket you buy, be ready to cover lots of ground on foot, especially when entering and exiting the circuit. Comfortable, hard wearing shoes are a must to tackle the hills and dirt paths through the mountains at Spa. A decent level of fitness is also needed to get the most out of General Admission; the best spots also tend to get busier over the course of the weekend, so you need to get there early on race day to secure your spot. The weather is notoriously fickle in the Ardennes area. It’s often warm and sunny when the race is held in late summer, but rain is never too far away. Pack for all conditions ahead of your trip, irrespective of the forecast.

Spa-Francorchamps: Access Gates

Four gates provide spectator access to the circuit. The La Source and Ster entrances , which are close to each other, are best for most grandstands and also convenient for access to the F1 Fanzone near Eau Rouge. Check the best entrance gate for your ticket type:

• La Source : Gold 1,2,3,4,6,7,8,9 – Silver 1,2 & Bronze (General Admission)
• Ster : Gold 1,2,3,4,6,7,8,9 – Silver 1,2  & Bronze
• Combes : Bronze and Silver 4, Speed Corner, Bronze
• Blanchimont : “17-27” and Bronze

Spa-Francorchamps: Circuit Opening Times

The expected circuit opening times for the 2024 Belgian Grand Prix are listed below, subject to confirmation:

• Friday, July 26: 06:00-22:30
• Saturday, July 27: 06:00-22:30
• Sunday, July 28: 06:00-20:00

Prohibited Items at the Belgian Grand Prix

Drugs or narcotics, Glass products/articles, Any object (parasol, camera stand or cane) that can be considered dangerous for other visitors to the event by the surveillance services, Projectiles or explosives in solid, liquid or gaseous form, Flammable products or materials, aerosol cans, Pyrotechnic articles, Any weapon or dangerous object, Anything that can be used to disturb public order, endanger the safety of the crowd and/or damage property and people, Pets (guide dogs for the visually impaired are allowed, but the organisation must be informed), Gas cylinders.

Parking at Circuit de Spa-Francorchamps

You’ll need to buy a parking pass if you are planning to drive to the circuit. There are three official parking zones: Yellow is close to La Source and best for most grandstands, Green is close to Les Combes and Red is next to Blanchimont.

• Parking tickets are now on sale for the 2024 Belgian Grand Prix, priced at 33 EUR per day . Choose from Yellow, Green or Red parking areas. Also available are Park & Ride tickets for lots located further away, which include shuttle transfers to/from the circuit.
• More Info: Parking Map / Getting There & Around .

2024 Belgian Grand Prix Schedule

• On-Track Schedule : The full timetable for the 2024 Belgian Grand Prix will not be available until 4-6 weeks before race weekend. F1 session times are confirmed for 2024 and listed below.
• F1 Sprint : Spa-Francorchamps will NOT host F1’s sprint format in 2024 (though Belgium did host a sprint race in 2023)
• Support Categories : Formula 2, Formula 3 and  Porsche Supercup will be the main support categories at the 2024 Belgian Grand Prix.
• Pit Lane Walk : A pit lane walk for 3-day ticket holders has not been held at recent editions of the Belgian Grand Prix. F1 Experiences has an “Exclusive Pit Lane Walk” for selected guests on Thursday afternoon. Guests in the F1 Paddock Club hospitality suite can also take part in daily pit lane walks from Friday to Sunday.

Friday, July 26

• 13:30-14:30: Formula 1 – Free Practice 1 (FP1)
• 17:00-18:00: Formula 1 – Free Practice 2 (FP2)

Saturday , July 27

• 12:30-13:30: Formula 1 – Free Practice 3 (FP3)
• 16:00-17:00: Formula 1 – Qualifying

Sunday, July 28

• 15:00-17:00: Formula 1 Belgian Grand Prix 2024 (44 laps or 2 hours)

Merchandise, Food, Drink & Facilities at the Belgian GP

The biggest concentration of merchandise stalls, plus food and drink, can be found in the F1 Fanzone on the outside of the circuit near Eau Rouge. There is also good catering close to Pouchon, plus smaller food and drink stalls dotted around the circuit. Food and drink is disappointingly overpriced at Spa; water costs €3.50 and a half-liter beer cost €6. Fries with mayonnaise were €7, hamburgers/hotdogs cost €8-10, and other meals can be €10-15.

Please note that Spa-Francorchamps has used a digital token/coin system for buying food and drink at the circuit during recent editions of the Belgian GP. You need to first purchase a rechargeable card (cost of 0.7 coins) and load coins on to this before buying food and drinks. The coins are priced at €1..6667 (3 coins for €5). When purchasing beer, you also needed to pay a deposit for the plastic cups, which can be refunded to your card when the cup is returned.

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Thank you for the great info. This is a real service to the F1 fan community. My husband and I are familiar with the Montreal track and sit in the grandstand at turn 1 every year. This year we also bought GA tickets for Spa, driving up from Southern Germany for the race and staying in Aachen. Where should we position ourselves on the grass? It seems like Fagnes could be interesting. Thanks again!

Hi Cara, thanks for the compliment! General Admission at Spa is awesome, just don’t forget to take some comfortable shoes (or hiking boots!) I walked around the whole of Spa in 2015, and I think for the race, the most comfortable place to watch in GA is Pouchon. There’s lots of elevation and plenty of room, plus great atmosphere and good places for food/drink. Fagnes has no elevation, so not such a great place to watch. Finger’s crossed for sunny skies this year. Rain at Spa only looks good on TV!

We are going to spa this year with our 9 year old who is super excited. We have GA tickets and have been researching best place to be placed…. Where is Pouchon? Can’t see that area round the e track?

Hi Debbie, check the circuit map here . Pouchon (Pouhon) is turn 10 in the middle of the circuit. This is definitely a good place to watch. You will also find a fairly direct path from the Fanzone under the track to Pouchon.

There is this long straight (kemmel straight) after that you have i think 4 turns and than you have looooong bronze area and its almost at the end of it. It also has the secknd name i think double something but im not sure (im also going on spa this year so im doing a lot of research) Wish you best time

Double Gauche, I think. Otherwise known as Pouchon

Hi. Thank you for the great info!

We (my son and I) will be attending our first F1 event…ever! We moved to Luxembourg from South Africa. We have GA tickets. Any helpful tips? (For example, can we pack our own snacks, bring chairs etc?). Also parking. I read the comments on Yellow Parking and will probably make use of this option. How far is this from the closest entry point. We want to use your advice and sit at Pouhon. We only there for the Saturday events.. thanks! Arnoux Smith

Hello Arnoux, I suggest buying your parking ticket ASAP. If you want to sit at Pouchon, Green Parking would be better as the walk is not as long. From Green Parking, you enter at the Combes entrance and then walk down the hill to Pouchon (about 20 minutes walk, I’d estimate from the gate to Pouchon). You are allowed to bring in food and drink, but no glass. For General Admission, bringing a camp chair is also a good idea.

Hey, we have seated tickets at speed corner, are the seats allocated or will be need to sit there from early in the morning to guarantee our seats for the race? Just wondering if we can leave without fear of loosing our seats!

Yes your seats are allocated for all three days. If you find someone sitting in your seat, speak to the stewards at the grandstand and get them moved!

Hi, we are a family that go to a F1 grand prix by the first time. We have Les Combes tickets and we want to know if with that tickets we can walking o going around the circuit, going de fanzone, shop merchandising or general admision areas. Thank you in advance.

Hello, if you have tickets in the Les Combes Grandstand, you can still walk around the General Admission (Bronze) areas and go to the fanzone etc. Just make sure you wear comfortable shoes!

Hi Would you know whether you can enter and exit the track during the day to return to your car to pick up supplies? We will be parked in the Yellow Zone if that makes a difference?

Hi Matt, just had confirmation from the circuit that there is no problem to leave and gain re-entry to the circuit during the day.

Hi, hope you can help me with this, do you know when do autograph sessions often happen on Saturday? I was at Silverstone and completely missed it, thanks

In the past, there was a drivers autograph session during the pit lane walk on Thursday. This may change to be in the fanzone on Saturday, but it’s still too early to know. We need to wait for announcements from the circuit closer to the race.

Hi Andrew, do you think they wil change it to the fanzone? In Austria the meet the drivers session was also on Saturday in the fanzone? And with bronze general admission tickets can you go to the fanzone in Spa?

Kind regards Marijn

It’s possible they will change to the fanzone – but we need to wait for confirmation (and what happens at other circuits is not relevant!). Yes, you can enter the fanzone with Bronze General Admission tickets.

Is the fanzone accessible for all tickets?

Hey Andrew, do you have any new Infos on Autograph sessions or any other Possibilities to meeting the Drivers this Weekend?

Sorry, not seen any announcements yet about autograph sessions – but there’s still time for these to be communicated.

Hi Matt, where can i park my car if i go to the thursday pitlane walk? I already have parking tickets for the whole weekend on the red area (17-27 Zone), but i don`t find information about thursday.

Thank you for the info!

Who’s Matt?!!! I just replied to another comment about this. Best parking for the Thursday pitlane walk is the Yellow zone, close to La Source. It’s free to park there on Thursday.

Hey mate! I was wondering at what time does the circuit open on Thursday? I want to get there early but I don’t know at what time it beggins. Thank you very much!

We have to wait for the official announcement on this, but in normal times the fanzone was open most of the day on Thursday, from about 9-10am.

Hello thank you for your site, a lot of information very practical! Just a question, on Sunday in the Bronze Zone (GA) what time is it better to come to have a good place? Like this year the affluence will be very strong I am a little worried about this. thank you

Hi Olivier, as early as you can. The General Admission areas will be really busy this year. If you are travelling as a group, best to try and get your vantage spot reserved by 10am if you can. Otherwise you will be struggling to find a good spot for the race.

Where can i park my car for thursday pitlane walk? I already have parking for the weekend, but ai dont find the info for thursday

Hi Capilla, you can park in the Yellow parking zone, check the map. It’s free on Thursday. It’s about a 10-15 minute walk from the La Source entry to the circuit, which is where you enter for the Pitlane walk on Thursday. I suggest getting there early, it’s going to be really busy this year!

If you have tickets to PRM Platform do you need to bring your own chair or are they provided?

Hi, do you know where the officials will start letting people in on the track after the race on Sunday? This is my first live F1 race, but from what I’ve seen on TV they will invite people from the stands onto the track to cheer the drivers on the podium.

Hi Ludwig, it’s normally around 2-3 minutes after the race finishes, once the last car has returned to the pits. I’m not 100% sure where they let fans on to the track at Spa, but probably at either end of the start/finish straight; near the bus stop chicane, and at La Source. Enjoy!

Hi, I didn’t make it to buy the tickets this year. Is there any chance to watch it from behind the fence, just for fun. And are they letting people in after race is finished on entrance gates. Thank you for great information on spa track. Best regards

Sorry I didn’t see this message. Did you try to see anything today?

Hello. Does anyone know if there is a shuttle bus between Spa-Géroneire and Circuit Spa-Francorchamp? thanks

I hear that toilets are an issue. What are they like for women in the general admission bronze zone?

There are free toilets (single cubicle ones) that are not great. You can pay 70 cents for better ones (at least that was in 2015).

Andrew, great info, which campsite is closest to the track and with best elevation to view the race please?

Hello Andrew.

What time would be good to get to Pouchon in order to get a good spot?

How long is it walking from green area parking?

Thanks a lot and best regards.

Hi Nicolás. I think it’s about 30 minutes walking from Green parking area. Probably you should be there as early as possible to get a good spot; before 8am would be best

Hi which zone campsite do you recommend taking an 11 year old first time for us. We will have weekend GA tickets and will also do the pit lane Thursday. Thank you

Hello Andrew

Could you tell me how much time walking distance between Green camping and track?

I am planning to go there and leave the car there all the time.

Also, would you think camping is a good choice for going with my girlfriend? I mean, showers are reasonably good and you can be peaceful during the night? Thanks!

Hi Javier, the Green camping is quite close to the track entrance. But remember it’s a big track, so this area at the top of the circuit is some 30-60 minutes walking from Eau Rouge for example. The trackside camping is a bit loud and drunken. If you are travelling with your girlfriend, I recommend a permanent campsite near the track, like Elephant. More here .

bonjour j ai des tickets bronze pour le vendredi mais je ne sais pas quelle parking je dois allez pouvez m aider je viens de liège en voiture merci d avance

I have read that a new non-covered grandstand Speed Corner is erected around turn 11, on the outside of the track. That must be opposite the general admission slope, Pouhon? Where are there tunnels that allow you to go from inside to outside?

Yes, correct. The closest tunnel that I am aware of is between Turns 9 and 10 (Le Combes and Bruxelles)

Hi Andrew, Thanks for your really useful post. I’m heading to Spa for my first F1 experience later this month. Do you know what ticket I need to go to the pitwalk on the Thursday? I bought a ticket for the full weekend from spagrandprix.com, which has a ticket for each day, but no mention of the Thursday? Thanks in advance

Hi Mark, if you have a ticket for Friday-Sunday, then you can take part in the pit lane walk on Thursday. Bring along your weekend tickets for entry.

Thanks for really useful information.

Do you know about shuttle buses and if there will be a bus going from Aachen, Friday and Saturday?

Hello Andrew,

Do you have know if there are any artists performing?

Before/ after the race?

Hi Karyn, they don’t have big-name concerts at Spa Francorchamps. They have a stage in the F1 Fanzone behind Eau Rouge, but I don’t know who will be playing.

Hi there do you know if there will be any shuttle buses running from Verviers station in the Thursday for the pit walk? What time would getting there with plenty of time be?! Thanks so much, Katherine

Do you know if there are any restrictions on photography equipment at the circuit? Specifically I’d like to take a monopod, but don’t want to find it gets confiscated.

Just wondering if you know whether any buses run to the circuit for the pit walk and what time you’d recommend getting there for the pit walk?

Many thanks, Katherine

Hey Andrew,

we are camping at the Green Zone area and I know that it will be loud and crowded (and that’s ok), but what about hygiene? Do you know anything about the toilets and showers there?

An answer would be much appreciated.

You recommended a portable radio in order to listen to Grand Prix Radio at Spa-Francorchamps. Is that the Dutch station https://www.grandprixradio.nl/ ? – or is there an official F1 GP broadcast, e.g. that of the stadium speaker? (being a Haas & Magnussen fan, I would not care to hear only about Red Bull & Verstappen aaall the time) :-)

Given the bad stories I hear about traffic, I am considering to go by motorbike or even parking my car a bit further away and use a normal bike for the last few kilometres.

However I can’t find anything about this, e.g. whether I can leave the bikes close to the circuit.

Any recommendations here.

Thanks a lot. Gerco

Let me answer my own question, having been there last weekend, and for others having the same question in the future.

Going by bike is perfectly possible. We parked the car about five kilometres from the circuit and went the last part by bike. We put the bikes very close to the entrance on the parking lot close to Eau Rouge, make sure you have good locks. Having bikes with good gearing is definitely an advantage, as it most likely involves some climbing.

As I considered going by motorbike, but didn’t opt for it in the end, I had a close look on the motorbikes. That also is perfectly possible. I spoke with some guys and they told me that the police is very relaxed about parking the bikes around the circuit, as long as it doesn’t hinder anyone.

Thanks Gerco!

Hello, Thanks for this great guide, that’s so helpful.

We’ll come from Paris to the track this weekend, do you know if it’s hard and long to access to the green parking? For example at Le Mans, it’s always a big mess… 2 hours near the track to have access to the parking.

Hi there. I’ve found some great and really useful information on your site so thanks a lot for that. Just a quick question, but my parents are coming at the weekend and they are having to pick up their passes when they are there. Do you happen to know which gate the bus from Verviers would drop them off nearest to? Thanks in advance.

Hi, I’m pretty sure the bus drops off close to the La Source entry gate (which is where the ticket pick up points are located)

How to pay merchendise at the circuit

Card or cash.

Hi do I need cash or can I use my card for merchandise and food etc

You will have discovered that Spa has a ticket system for most purchases, and you can pay with a card to get tickets. Cash is always handy though, just in case

Hi I want to cycle to the track. What can I do with my bicycle? It says they are not allowed in.

Hi, I’d say to bring a good lock and find somewhere close to the La Source gate – in full view of some security guards maybe – where you can chain it up.

Do you know if the pit lane walk is taking place as usual this year i.e. Thursday 16:00 to 18:00?

Thanks, Tommy

PS Excellent website by the way! Found it very useful for the few GP I have attended.

I expect so Tommy, can’t see any reason why this would change. We should get the schedule confirmed about one month before the race.

Do you know what frequency to listen to the live radio commentary please.

I don’t think there is any at Spa, please let me know if you found it

Hi. I would like to know if i can take with me a bag into the circuit. Can i bring some food and beverage?

Yes, you can take a backpack or similar. No problem with bringing food and drink, but no glass bottles

Hi, great site and info. My son and I have weekend ga tickets for this years race and are staying Aachen. We plan to take the train to Vervier and then the shuttle bus each day. We also want do the Thursday pit walk but cannot find any local busses that run after 18.40 which feels like cutting it too fine. Do they put on any additional services on the Thursday? Thanks

Not sure Andy, I took the bus from Verviers to the track on Thursday last year, which worked well. But I didn’t take it back. I’m sure you will be ok. You could always share a taxi with a couple of other fans.

Thanks for sharing this info. We’re off to our first Grand Prix and this has been really helpful.

We are camping to the south of the circuit in Camping de L’Eau Rouge. Do you know if any shuttles or busses run from the south of the circuit to save us the walk?

Many thanks.

Not that I’m aware of, but some campsites do offer shuttle buses. Have you asked them? My experience is that it may be as simple as sticking your thumb out and hitchhiking to the circuit. I’ve picked up people before and dropped them closer to the circuit!

Yes, there are free shuttle buses available. Frequent visitor of camping eau rouge and done it multiple times before. Just leave the camping ground, turn left towards the old circuit as you cross the eau rouge, at the end it’s a bit steep but asphalt road and at the top where you get on what used to be part of the old track turn right and you’ll see the shuttles. It’s around a 2km ride to the blanchimont entrance where they’ll drop you off. Buses go every day (Fri-Sun) to the track and back. But on Sunday you’ll have to walk back, because it’s gonna be too crowded.

Thanks for the info Carlos!!

I will be going to the F1 Spa for the first time with my son. Can you tell me where I can find Parking lots P1, P2 and P4 for the Pit Lane walk on Thursday?

Regards Marten

They are the ones closest to the La Source entrance. Check the map here (page 3)

I don’t have a portable radio? Is the official F1 app any good for commentary? Or can you recommend any other app that I could download?

Hi Andrew fantastic info first time at spa do you know if they have water refill stations around the track like at Silverstone to save buying bottled water thanks

Sorry, I was working at the track and didn’t get a chance to reply. You will have discovered that there was no refill stations and that bottled water was really expensive. Definitely something to improve in Belgium

Hi, do you know if there are any storage lockers or units at the circuit for rucksacks etc?

Has anyone know what the FM radio station is this year? I’ve tried 99.1 and 104.5 with no luck :(

Hi I am planning to bring my boyfriend to the Spa GP as a surprise for a big birthday. He is very into F1. I am not very knowledgable about F1 and the circuits so am struggling to decide on what tickets to buy. As a first time F1 visitor (but with good F1 knowledge) would it be better to go with a great grandstand (say Gold 8 if I can get tickets) or GA so we have the flexibility to move around? Any views appreciated.

Hi Clare, more info in our Tickets post . Personally, I’d probably go for a mid-range grandstand like Silver 2 next to Eau Rouge. A grandstand is important for race day, when there’s a lot more people on site. But the rest of the time I prefer to wander around the General Admission areas at Spa.

Hello can you please tell me if you can purchase the in ear commentary radios at the track and if English commentary is available?

There’s trackside commentary on loud speakers in French, Dutch and English. I don’t remember seeing in-ear commentary radios at Spa last year, but it’s possible they are available. Better idea is to get the F1 app on your phone – the premium version has live commentary.

Are dogs on leads allowed into the circuit

Unfortunately not, here is the info from the official site: “No. For security reasons, animals are not allowed on the Spa-Francorchamps site (neither on the circuit nor in the campsite).”

Hello, Thanks for your great job! For next year, where can I get pit lane walk access? Thank you

Entrance to the pit lane walk on Thursday is available to everyone with a weekend ticket – you need to bring your weekend tickets along for access.

I’m coming to spa for first time with bronze tickets. We’re 2 and we prefer to have seats on kemmel straight. Do we already have to take a seat at 8 am or do you think we can still find some good spots around noon, because in the morning we would like to explore the circuit and fanzone.

Which address/coordinates do we have to use on oir gps to find the green parking area easily?

Thanks for your feedback

Hello, Thank’s a lot for the informations ! For you, at what time should we arrive with my friend at the Pit Lane Walk on friday to see good things ? :) Regards, Thibault

Firstly, please note that the Pit Lane Walk is on Thursday (not Friday). It doesn’t start until 4pm, but I’d suggest getting to the Fanzone earlier (before 2pm) to make sure you are not at the back of the queue.

Bonsoir, pour information suite à email aujourd’hui à l’organisation, la Pit Lane Walk de jeudi est annulé pour cause de COVID.

Thank you for the information. Do you have an official link to say that the pit lane walk is cancelled?

I received an email today, after my inquiry, from the official spagrandprix.com website saying that the pitlane walk is cancelled due to COVID 19.

Hi Andrew. Thanks for all the information :) Spa will be my very first F1 live experience and I‘m looking forward to next week a lot.

Talking about the pitlane Walk: what does that mean exactly? Is it only two hours of standing at one place to get an autograph of the drivers or are you actually walking up and down the pitlane?

And another topic: Are there long queues for the toilets and are they rare or do you have some located at every part of the track (also better ones, I guess paying for them will be worth it haha)?

Thanks again :-)

That’s great Sophie, hope you enjoy your first live F1 experience! Regarding the pit lane walk, I don’t think there will be an autograph session with the drivers this year – they probably cannot risk getting exposed to so many people! As for the pit lane walk, you should be able to walk up and down the pit lane and see the outside of the different team garages. But it all depends how many people there will be as to what you can actually see – probably there will be some crowd control to keep people from getting too crowded and moving along. The toilets are not too bad at Spa – mostly they are temporary buildings (but not the stinky portaloo kind, a building with three or four toilets inside). It used to be that you had to pay something to use some of the better toilets (about 50 EUR cents), but I don’t know if they are free now. Hope that helps!

Sorry Sophie, just got confirmation that the Pit Lane Walk has been cancelled.

Thank for all the info. This is my first time at the Belgian Grand Prix and have GA tickets for Sunday and I will arrive by car (I already have the parking ticket). My questions are the following: – Can I still bring my own food and drinks (beers)? – Any recommendations on where to sit with the GA tickets?

Thanks a lot

Hi Oscar, you are allowed to bring in your own food and drink – but no glass containers. So beers should be in cans or plastic bottles. Lots of good places to sit in General Admission, but they all get very busy on race day – so I suggest you get there early to reserve your spot! We wrote about the best places here: https://f1destinations.com/trip-report-2015-belgian-grand-prix-spa-francorchamps/ I’d say the best places – where there is more room – are on the Kemmel Straight (after Eau Rouge/Raidillon) and also Pouchon – though there is less space now at Pouchon as they added grandstands there.

I’m looking to bring my camera to Spa this year, I was wondering if bringing a monopod is allowed in the grandstands? Thanks in advance.

Hi John, I’ve just checked the list of prohibited items and can’t see anything about monopods. You should be ok bringing it in to the circuit.

Hi Andrew! Thanks for all the great info! We’ve got some tickets for the Grandstands, do you know if they allow to bring my own food and beverages? Or that is limited to GA only?

Best, Itzco

Yes you are allowed to bring in your own food and drinks to the grandstands. Just no glass bottles or receptacles!

Hi Andrew, going to my first F1 race in 2022 in Spa. Do you have a tip what’s the best possibility to get an autograph or a photo with a driver (place, time, before, after?)? And how long approximately is the walk from Red Parking Zone to 17-27 Grandstand and how much earlier would you recommend us to arrive each day? Thank you very much, great work!

Getting autographs/selfies etc from the drivers has got more difficult, especially with COVID restrictions which have made it close to impossible. But hopefully things will return to more normal in 2022. So there should be a drivers autograph session on Thursday afternoon, same time as the pit lane walk. But it can be really crowded. The only other thing to suggest is that most drivers stay at Hotel de la Source, which is near that corner/entry point to circuit. You could try to hang around near the entrance – or as close as you can get, in the morning or early evening, you may get lucky meeting some drivers. As for parking, I’m not 100% sure. Red Parking is for Paddock Club, right? Not sure if you can get a ticket for this parking. But if we are talking about walk from the main pits area (La Source) to 17-27 area, it’s quite a long way, I would say at least 30-45 minutes walk. As for how early you get there, it depends if you want to watch all the racing or just F1. I’d be getting there early though, around 8-9am if you can.

Yes, we‘ve got tickets for Red Parking, so I assume it‘ll be a bit faster hopefully. :) We‘ll only arrive on Friday, so I guess we have to hope for other media activities or indeed check out the hotel entrance. Thank you!

Hi, I am looking at buying tickets for next year. Is the pit lane walk part of the F1 experience packages only?

No, there’s normally a public pit lane walk on Thursday as well for all 3-day ticket holders. The big difference is that the public walk has A LOT more fans, so you may not get to see very much.

Hi Andrew, hope you are well. I’ve booked yellow parking slots for Saturday and Sunday for next year. What time do they open the carparks? I’m thinking I might have to get up very early and queue for most of the night to get in to the car park? Whats the directions, gates and queuing like once you leave the Car. We will be heading for Gold 3. Gold 3 is first come first served for reserved seats? many thanks Craig.

Hi Craig, not sure what time the carparks open but I’m guessing pretty early. Putting 2021 aside, when the poor weather played havoc on transport/parking, it’s normally not too bad to get into and out of the circuit. Due to the small country roads around, the local police have a plan where you are guided on specific roads to enter and leave the circuit and normally it works pretty well. Yes, you will be stuck in traffic leaving the circuit after the race. But the delay should not be more than about 60-90 minutes. That was my experience in 2019 anyway! As for Grandstand, you are looking at around 30 minutes walk from Yellow parking to Gold 3, via the F1 Fanzone. And seats are reserved for all 3 days, though generally it’s a little more relaxed on Friday with less people.

Hi, I have been there in y2018, ad going to be there again in 2022.

Concerning public pit lane walk, it was 2 choces(on the same que). If you wish to walk in front of pit, OK, go ahead, I don7t know how crouded as they do not sprot the que, allow everyone to get in at once. If you wish to have autographs, do not go to pit, but go to 1st corner side, there is barrier and drivers shall appear by team. I do not know whether it happenes in y2022.

Concerning monopod for camera, no worry I shooted aside with professional, he brought monopod.

Do not forget to bring rain wear and warm jacket, once it start raining, it can be chilly immediately.

What time is the pit walk usually on the Thursday? Want to make sure I get there in time Thamks

I can’t remember the exact times, but it’s normally in the mid to late afternoon I think. Please be aware that there’s going to be some changes coming to the 2022 F1 weekend schedul e at all races, so there’s a chance that the Thursday pit lane walk won’t happen at all races.

Hi mate! I was wondering if this year will take part the pit-lane walk on Thursday, cause I’ve read that F1 won’t do that anymore. And if they finally do it, at what time aprox is it? And where can I park the car? Thank you!

Fernando, we don’t know if the pit lane walk will happen or not this year. Yes, it’s true that F1 is planning to have less activities (or even no activities) on Thursdays this year, but I think for larger races like Belgium, there’s still a chance that the pit lane walk will happen. You can park in the Yellow zone on Thursday for free, I believe. That’s the closest to the fanzone and the pits lane.

Hello, Andrew. I have a question regarding parking at circuit. It is a mandatory thing to buy parking tickets online, ahead of the grand prix, or it’s possible to pay directly when you park? Thanks!

If you want to park in one of the official carparks for the race, I think you need to purchase tickets in advance. You can also find some unofficial carparks near the circuit where you can pay on the day.

Hi Andrew, I’d like to go to Spa again this year and when I bought Bronze weekend tickets in 2018 and 2019 I was able to wait until approximately 2 months before the race. This time the Bronze weekend tickets are apparently already sold out though? Do you know if this is Covid related or something? Is there a chance for more tickets to be available at a later stage?

Hi Mike, sorry you missed out. We are seeing huge demand to attend all races this year, so you really need to buy well in advance. I don’t know if more tickets will be available later

Hi Andrew! I’m curious about a few things. 1. How long is a walk from Combes to the Bus Stop chicane? I want to squeeze in a few spots on the Saturday, and am trying to estimate if that one is feasible. 2. Other than being in GA and trying to book your spot, are there any other draws of coming to the track early (8am) on race day? 3. Any idea what the current set of COVID protocols are for the track entry? Thank you for the guidance, this site has been a huge help already!

1. Combes to Bus Stop chicane. Via the inside of the circuit, I’d estimate it’s a 30-45 minute walk. 2. Totally up to you. Support races probably start on race day from about 10am 3. No idea. Hopefully there will not be any restrictions related to COVID-19.

Hi, we have tickets for 2022, we want to cycle from stavelot. Reading the posts it seems we can just leave our bikes somewhere near the entrance with a good lock. Is this OK or is there an actual bicycle park somewhere? Don’t want to have the bike removed or stolen…..

There is an actual bike parking lot near the Blanchimont entrance. Check here for more information and the map: https://www.spagrandprix.com/en/tickets-park-ride

OK great thanks! As I’ll be staying in stavelot this is a perfect solution .

Hi, if i have a “silver” ticket, can i move during the day in a bronze area?

Yes, no problem. Everyone can walk around the Bronze/General Admission areas

First of all thanks for your amazing website! Lots of usefull information to be found. For your information:

Visited Spa last year for the ‘race’ and unfortunately, the food and drink prices have risen even further. Chips with mayo where around 7 eu and a large beer (500 ml) was around 6 eu.

Also they have a implemented a rubbish cashless ‘token’ system. You must load ‘tokens’ on a card. I think if you loaded more then 25 eu worth of tokens the card was free, otherwise you need to pay 2 eu for the card itself. As often with these kind of systems the pricing is structured in a way that is is almost impossible to spent all your tokens so you will end up with leftover tokens after the event. It is possible to exchange your tokens for cash but there is a transaction fee that is so high it will only be worth it if you have a substantial amount of tokens left.

Will visit the race in Austria this year, allready looking forward to it.

Thans againg and keep the blogs coming :)

Kind regards from Holland!

Thanks a lot Victor, I’ll update this post with the new information. I hate those token/card systems for spending money at the track. Red Bull Ring has this too, but you don’t need to use it – you are able to pay for most things with card easily.

Hi, I was just wondering where the Max Verstappen grandstand is located on the track and also what the best block is to sit in in that stand? Also what is the best car park to go for if you’re staying in the Max stand?

I don’t know much about the Verstappen grandstand at Spa, as this is sold exclusively via Verstappen.com. Check details here – sorry, this is in Dutch only, the English translation doesn’t seem to work. You can see the map on this link, the Verstappen grandstand is located after the Pouchon corner. I don’t know the best block to sit in this grandstand, sorry. The best parking for this grandstand would be the “Parking Red Area Blanchimont” – you can get tickets in our shop for 20 EUR per day.

Is the pit Lane walk only on the Thursday for spa Grand Prix 2022? I have gold pit 1 tickets for Friday and Saturday for spa this year. Also are these good seats? Unfortunately couldn’t get tickets for the actual race on Sunday as we have to fly to Ireland back for work purposes. I bought these tickets for my boyfriends birthday he is an F1 fan. Do you think he will still enjoy being there on Friday and Saturday? Will there be much happening apart from qualifying on both days?

Also we are travelling from Brussels. I have bought direct bus tickets with a company who will pick us up from our hotel and drops us very near the entrance. Is it a lot of hassle to get from Brussels? Have people done this before?

Sorry for all the questions.

Thanks very much!

Hi Niamh, I think you will still have a good time at the Belgian Grand Prix despite missing the actual race. I had a similar situation a few years ago and I only went on Friday and Saturday, due to work commitments. There’s lots happening at the circuit on all days, including the first races from support categories on Saturday. As for your other question, sounds like you already have a plan. Yes, it’s a long way from Brussels, but you will be fine. You can sleep on the bus there and back!

Thank you so much for all the information! Do you perhaps know something about the pitlane walk of this year? And is it already known where the new parking will be on asphalt? Thanks a lot!

No information yet about pit lane walk – I hope it will happen, but we need to wait for the official announcement, closer to the race. Not sure about new parking either, most of the parking is still on the grass. See here for more information.

Hi, I’ve gone to silverstone for two years and in both of them, I’ve had arrived to the track very early in the morning to see the drivers arrive to the track and if lucky take a picture with them, unfortunately I missed the autographs sessions as I had no idea there was any, do you know if this will be happening at spa or if by your advice there’s any way to get to see the drivers, sorry for such a long question but I would appreciate an advice for how to approach the drivers

Hello, it can be difficult to actually meet the drivers or get autographs at the organized sessions, as so many other fans are there as well. One place you could go at Spa is to Hotel de la Source . This is a nice hotel right next to the track (near La Source corner/gate) and many of the drivers stay there. If you go near there in the morning or evening, you may be lucky.

Hello, Can you let me know about parking on Thursdays at Spa? The track are saying there is no official parking. Can anyone shed any light? Trying to attend the F1Experiences track tour and pit lane walk on Thursday afternoon.

You should be able to park near the track for free. Close to the fanzone would be best, but it all depends on other activities at the track on Thursday – if there’s going to be a public pit lane walk, for example, you may not find a space there. Otherwise you should head for the Yellow parking, which is not too far away

Hi. Do you have any experience of the red car park? And walking distance to track? Thanks. Great page

I don’t have personal experience of the red car park. Where will you be sitting? For most seats, the Yellow is a much better choice. You can buy them here . If you are worried about the weather (getting stuck in a grassy carpark) there’s also a park and ride service available from Malmedy this year with parking on asphalt. You can buy here.

Hey, will be public pit lane walk this year or autograph session?

I think there will be a public pit lane walk, but haven’t seen it announced yet. Normally autograph session is held at same time on Thursday afternoon. Also still not confirmed yet for 2022

Thank you for all that information, super helpful.

We have general admission tickets for the Sunday at spa this year and were thinking of getting up super early to try get a spot at the bus stop chicane, is this a good viewing spot and easy to get to from the green car park? Presumably from the size of the track it could be an hour or so? We just thought the chicane could be good for getting to the podium when the race is over. Also heard of the 17-27 stand, would this be better either?

Also was wondering do the merch shops and food and drink etc. open when the circuit opens I.e 6am ? We are going to try get there as early as possible and if we are doing the long walk to the chicane would like to pick up some merch when passing at that hour.

Hi Rosheen, good to hear you have GA tickets! I think the bus stop chicane is a great place to watch, I like your plan to go to podium ceremony after race. The 17-27 stand would require separate tickets; given you already have, it’s not necessary – also these tickets are sold out already. Not sure if the merch and food stalls will be open so early. As for the walk, I think it could be more like 45 minutes, probably quicker via the top of the circuit. There’s a walking path from Eau Rouge up to the Bus Stop chicane

Hello, Any News concerning Pit Walk Lane ? And autograph session ? Thanks a lot.

No information yet, sorry

Hi there. It appears the car parks are sold out – so I was wondering if you knew of any other way of accessing parking tickets? We are in the La Source grandstand with an infant and will have a car – so not sure we have any option apart from driving. Thanks very much for any assistance.

Hi Richard, we actually have Yellow parking tickets for all days available in our ticket shop , 25 EUR per day. Yellow is the best parking for your grandstand.

Hi, small questions Since Spa has a fairly low spectator capacity of 70,000 fans (which always seems low to me, ive seen 213k visits but I assume thats for the entire weekend then?

I’m planning a FP1-2 friday visit only, but have no idea how busy that day is. I assume that sunday is completly full, but hows a friday? Do I need to be there at 10 to even have some room (for a bronze), or are friday’s doable? thanks

Hi Tom, yes the 200k+ figure was for all 3 days. Honestly, the capacity is probably a bit higher now than 70k per day, guess we will find out soon for 2022. In the past, Friday was always much quieter than Saturday or Sunday. But I couldn’t believe the crowds on Friday at the Hungaroring a few weeks ago, grandstands were almost full! I still think there will be less people at Spa on Friday, but maybe not that many less than the weekend. I wouldn’t worry about getting there too early on Friday. Remember that GA is a huge area at Spa, you’ll still be able to walk around and see something.

Full schedule dropped, so how about Pit Lane Walk? Autograph session?

I’m being told that no public pit lane walk is happening this year on Thursday. Perhaps on this day there will still be some activity (pit lane walk or other) for the ticket holders from last year – they were promised something, but nothing yet announced

Hello, I confirmed there will be unfortunately no Pit lane walk this year !! Do you have any idea where we can obtain autographs or photos ? Thanks ;-)

That’s correct, unless you were at the race last year – a special programme of events is happening on Thursday, but only for those who had tickets to last year’s race. No further info about other F1 driver appearances, but maybe there will be some in the fanzone on Friday or Saturday

Thanks for the info. If you have more news about F1 driver appearances, it should be great ;-) It was the first race for my daughter and she is so impatient to meet drivers ! Do you know when the drivers arrive at the circuit on Thursday ? Do they come through the parking “la Source” ? In fact, we are looking for a place to meet them for pictures and autographs. So difficult ! Thanks a lot.

I don’t know exactly where the drivers will come in on Thursday, but here’s a few pointers. You can try hanging around near Hotel de la Source , as many stay here. I think P14 is where they will park, but not 100% sure – and you may not get access to this area.

Could you confirm if there is a trackside radio please? I last went in 2014 and I cant recal if there was. we have GA tickets for the weekend. Hopefully will find a good spot near pouhon.

I was thinking of getting a radio before we go to tune it at the track, but I cant seem to find if it will have FM/AM frequency?

I cannot confirm. It used to be 99.1 and 104.5FM, but I don’t think it’s been working the last few years. Another option is to get the live commentary from the paid version of the F1 App (along with live timing)

Hey, I have confirmation that there will be an interview session with the drivers on Saturday. However, why did they cancel the pit lane walk and is this official? Does that mean you cannot get into the fanzine on Thursday at all?

There is a pitlane walk on Thursday afternoon, but this is only for fans who attended the rained out event last year. Learn more here .

So disappointed ! It may be possible to buy places from last year ? But Where ?

Im looking for the same. Im arriving early on Thursday as I thought there would be a pit lane walk about. Now ill just be spending a day in a field

Dear Andrew, are there any big screens placed so it is possible to follow the live action during the race?

Yes all grandstands will have a big screen opposite. I’m not 100% sure but you may also have some big screens in the Bronze area (General Admission).

Thank you for all the great advice! I have read through most of the comments, but if this has already been addressed please accept my apologies in advance.

We are attending our first ever F1 race at Spa in a few weeks. Commentary would be very important for us to follow the race without missing too much detail. You mentioned that commentary is played over the circuit loudspeakers, but do you know if you can also catch it trackside on the radio? At some sporting events, this is offered (AM/FM radios are also sold at some events for this purpose).

You also mentioned previously that something like F1.TV could be a great source for live commentary, but I am not sure with so many people and overloaded cellphone towers if there would be any proper reception during the race – what is your experience in this regard?

Thanks a lot for your input and advice!

Hi there, some great advice here.

My dad and I are staying in the town of Spa itself in an Air bnb and I’ve been researching local buses and taxis. What would your advice be for getting from Spa to the circuit? Don’t want to drive as would like to have a few drinks while there.

Also, we have paddock access but also seats at the top of eau rouge (gold 3). Do you know of the best way of getting from the Paddock to the top of eau rouge? It looks like there may be a path via the middle of the circuit, but wondered if you had any better advice. Thanks.

I believe there are local buses from Spa to the circuit. Best idea would be to check options on Google Maps. As for getting from Eau Rouge to the F1 and support Paddocks, you have two underpasses. It’s pretty quick and easy

Is there a map available to see where the big TV-screens are placed?

I’m not aware of a map that shows the locations of TV screens, sorry. But they will be opposite all the grandstands. There may be some additional TVs in the Bronze (General Admission) areas but I’m not 100% sure

As a spectator at Spa what is the best way to get live data and commentary during the race? Is there a local AM or FM radio broadcast in English? This is my first time going to a live F1 Race and I want to have the full experience! Thank you!

I don’t know of any radio broadcast of commentary in English. You always have the tannoy system (should be in Dutch, French and English) but obviously cannot always hear this when there is action on the track. The other option, also not ideal as it relies on a solid internet connection, is to use the live timing on the paid F1 app, which has audio commentary available (BBC5 I believe).

Is there any concerts and if there is do we know what singers are on this Grand Prix ?

There will be some concerts across the weekend in the fanzone, but I’m not expecting any big-name artists to be performing (it’s not like Singapore, COTA or Abu Dhabi)

Hi, We have yellow parking Bis area for race day at Spa, is it walking distance to the circuit or is there a shuttle bus, information given is unclear. Thanks

Yellow parking should be walking distance to the La Source entrance of the circuit

we have the opportunity to buy two Gold 3 tickets for the new Eau Rouge Grandstand. Could you tell us, if there will be a nice view from Block D, row between 15-20?

Many thanks!!

Honestly, I have no idea as it’s a new grandstand – but I’m sure it will be a great view

I have general admission tickets, but the green parkingtickets are sold out. I prefer to sit at kemmel straight. What is the best solution? A Yellow parking ticket or a parking ticket with shuttle to the entrance at les combes?

Is it even possible to enter at ”ster” and walk to the bronze viewpoints (spectator zones)?

Thanks in advance!

I’m really not sure what’s the best parking solution for you. Reminder we do have Yellow parking passes available to buy in our Belgium ticket shop . Yes, it is possible to enter at Ster and walk to the Bronze view points.

I saw that some access are possible with a Formula 1 Pass Holder. Are our gold tickets for Friday and Saturday considered as Pass Holder ?

Do you have any information concerning drivers arrival at the airport ?

No, your Gold grandstand tickets are not considered an F1 pass holder. These passes are only issued to media, teams etc and normally have a picture and job title etc on the pass. There are many airports near Spa-Francorchamps, not possible to say which airports the drivers land at – also, many of them will fly privately.

I ve just been told by the spa organisation that no pit walk or autograph session has been scheduled for thursday. There is only a drivers interview session on saturday

Thanks for the update

Hi, Thanks for the information Can we bring food and beer with us? (with plastic containers) Is there a tickets office? If yes, is there any possibility to buy Sunday’s tickets (race tickets) for two people one day before?

You are allowed to bring food and drink, but no glass bottles and no alcohol. The race is a complete sell out, so I don’t believe there is a possibility to buy Sunday tickets officially – unofficially, perhaps you can buy from a tout outside the venue – but be careful as scams are common

Thanks for having such an informative website! I’m really looking forward to it! I do have one question. I’m going with my sister and because of issues with her knees she can’t walk very long. We didn’t buy special wheelchair tickets, because she can walk, only not that long. Do you know how long it would take to go from the yellow parking area to pouchon? Or maybe anonter bronze area that is closer by? We want to avoid to bring her wheelchair if at all possible (she only uses this on days in theme parcs and such). Would love to hear from you!

Best wishes, Manon

It depends which Yellow parking, as some areas are closer than others. But from the Yellow parking to the Fanzone near La Source is normally around a 20-30 minute walk. It would be another 20 minutes or so to walk from there to Pouchon.

Hi Andrew, thanks for the great info! We have parking tickets in the asphalt parking area in Malmedy. Do you have any estimates on how long the shuttle takes between the parking lot and the track? And how often the shuttle runs? We would like to try to estimate both what time to get to the parking area in the mornings as well as what time to meet up with friends after the races each day. Thanks!

Really sorry I didn’t get back to you in a timely manner. It would be great if you could provide feedback on how this parking in Malmedy worked out for you.

Hi Andrew. Thanks a lot for all the insights.

We are at the race and could not figure out where exactly the gates are for track invasion at the bus stop chicane.

Could you guide me here?

Sorry but I didn’t see this message until now. Hope you worked it out and enjoyed the podium ceremony!

Just wish to report on the trackside food and drinks side, Spa has now also implemented a digital token system, where you have to purchase a card (at the price of 0.7 “coins”) to load “coins” on before you can buy and food and drinks (at the rate of 3 coins per €5). Also beer stands in the fanzone will also charge you a deposit for the plastic glass which they will only refund back onto the coin card! Really wish F1 could tell circuits to stop doing that!

Yes, thanks Colby. I need to update this post with the current info. Will do that soon, thanks a lot for your contribution!

Hi Andrew, tanks for all this information, SPA 2023 is the first F1 race that i’m going to. So thanks to this website i know almost everything. I have 1 question left. We want to go on sunday only, I have seen that the gates open at 6am. But at what our would you recommend us to arrive at the track?

Hi Luca, thanks for the kind words. It’s up to you when you arrive on Sunday. If you only have Bronze tickets (General Admission) you should get there as soon as you can to get a spot to watch. If you have a grandstand seat you don’t need to get there so early. Normally the first race (Formula 3) is on pretty early, around 9-10am.

Our Spa GP 2023 will start at the airport to try to see drivers. Do you have any idea of the day of arrival at the airport ? Wednesday or Thursday ?

Thanks for your help Caroline

Hi Caroline, the question is which airport? There is not just one airport near Spa that the drivers may use. I think Wednesday would be the best day, but not sure which airport.

Hello Andrew, I’ve heard that the drivers arrived at LIEGE Airport. We’ll try to be there on Wednesday and cross fingers ;-)

Thanks for the info! Let us know if you manage to meet any of the drivers. Good luck!

Hi Andrew, I bought tickets to SPA as a surprise for my husband‘s birthday. Almost all tickets were sold out so I got the SILVER 6 BIS. A friend recommended to get EAU ROUGE, but they are sold out. Do you know if the organisers will help upgrade? Or is sold out definite and no more tickets will be available? Also they do they send a nice looking card for a gift? I read the ticket is sent one week before. Thanks so much (I’m a novice at F1) so appreciate your help as I wanted the present to be special with a nice spot. Yasmin

Hi Yasmin, I don’t think you will be able to upgrade. The race is almost sold out. Also, you will get e-tickets sent on email. If you bought via our supplier, Grand Prix Tickets (GPT), you can send them an email ( [email protected] ) and explain that it’s a gift, and you would like to give a kind of gift card. I think they can send you something to print out (before the e-tickets arrive – normally 1-2 weeks before the race).

Buying merch in the circuit is much more expensive than buying it online?

I’m sorry, I don’t know. I think normally the price is quite similar, or a bit higher at the track. But at least you can try the sizes at the track. I do recommend buying your merch on Friday, as items can sell out on the weekend.

Thanks for all the info! I am going to Spa this year for the second time. Last time I did not really spend time in the Fanzone, but this year I want to and I would also like to see the drivers talk on the podium in the Fanzone. Do you know if there will be a schedule for that? I didn’t really see that last time and was wondering how people know where to be and at what time.

Yes, there will probably be some kind of “Fan Forum” where the drivers of each team appear on the stage in the fanzone. Normally this is on Friday or Saturday, but I don’t know exact timings. And for sure, this info won’t yet be available for 2023. If it happens, it’s likely to only be announced a week or two before the race weekend.

Hi Andrew, Thanks for all the info and feedback. I live in Canada and will be in the area for a work trip around that time. Managed to get a “Bronze” GA ticket for the Saturday sessions. I’m taking the “City Shuttle” to get to the track and it is supposed to drop off around the Ster gate by the paddock. Do you have any recomendations on where the best places to sit in GA would be? From looking at the map the general sections are more on the south side of the track, so would have to walk over to them. This is my first time in Belgium and at any F1 event. I appreciate your help and feedback.

Hi Alister, I hope you will have an amazing day at Spa for qualifying. Be ready to walk a lot. Make sure you wear comfortable shoes, even hiking boots would be best. Finger’s crossed no rain, but if it is in the forecast, make sure you are ready with wet weather gear. Many of the paths around the track are not sealed. Some level of physical fitness is required to get the most out of your day! The general admission areas around Spa are fantastic, but of course more people are attending now (and new grandstands have been added) so it can be harder to get really good vantage points if you are on your own and only there for one day. Entering via the Ster gate puts you in the middle of the F1 Fanzone, close to Eau Rouge/Raidillon. From there you can walk up around the circuit via Kemmel, or under the circuit and through the forest to Pouchon. Either part of the circuit are better for viewing than the Blanchimont area, in my opinion. I loved watching from the inside of Bruxelles, but that was a few years ago now. It’s also high up there, so you get some nice views of the circuit.

Are you able to give any insights into the differences between the yellow parking zones?

Maybe, but better if you tell me your questions. Which seats do you have? Where will you be driving from? We have Yellow parking tickets available for Friday, Saturday and Sunday at present in our Belgian Grand Prix Ticket Shop .

Thanks Andrew. I had posted the question a couple of months previous but it didn’t appear to show. We have tickets in the Silver 1 Grandstand and will be driving up from Luxembourg each day. There are 3 options, Yeloow, Yellow Bis and Yellow E25.

The official F1 website states that “The Yellow E25 and Yellow bis car parks are located not far from the centre of the village of Francorchamps, in a grassy area specially laid out for the event. Their advantage? Take a smoother route via the E25 motorway and reach the centre of the village by direct shuttle bus! A recommended route that will certainly save you time”

Just following up to see if you have any information you can share about this? No worries if not.

Thanks again

Hey Andrew.

This is great feedback.

Myself and the girlfriend are camping in the yellow zone, we’re going to be leaving Monday morning. Do you know if it’s easy getting out the campsite? We’re looking to book the ferry crossing back but unsure of a time. Also we arrive late Thursday night, I’m guessing it’s first come first served for camping pitches, we have a Campervan so I’m guessing they have to leave us a space.. Thanks Phil

As long as there’s not heavy rain this year, I think you should be fine getting out of the parking on Monday morning without too many delays. I guess the drive to the ferry is going to be at least 3-4 hours (?), so I’d suggest booking a late afternoon ferry just to be on the safe side. As for arrival on Thursday, I’m not sure, sorry. I’m sure there will still be space for you.

Thanks for all the info on this page. We are going to our first F1 race in Belgium this year, Bronze area. Question: since we are pretty “nerdy” about the whole thing, it would be great to be able to get real time race information (F1 app or even F1 TV). How reliable is the mobile network around the track with the large number of spectators? How realistic is it to have a reliable data connection? Thanks!

I don’t have any particular information about the quality of the data network at Spa-Francorchamps. You should have a good connection, but maybe not at peak times. Depends where you are sitting also I think, as many more people are located near the Fanzone (Eau Rouge) part of the track than at other areas.

Hi Andrew Thanks for all the really helpful information on here. Given the problems with traffic around the site over the F1 weekend, we have decided to cycle to and from the circuit each day (from rental place about 15 km away to the north). We have tickets in a grandstand near Ster gate / Eau Rouge and were wondering if it’s possible to park a bike near the Ster gate? Do you know if there is bike parking available around there? Do you need to book it in advance? I have seen lots of mentions of bike parking down at Blanchimont, but that’s not especially helpful for us as it’s on the other side of the track to where we will be sitting and approaching the circuit. Thanks Tom

Hi Tom, it seems like there is only a Park & Bike option, with a carpark around 5km from the circuit – tickets for this are already sold out. https://www.spagrandprix.com/en/tickets-park-ride

From the FAQ, it looks like you can only use the bike parking next to the circuit if you have booked the Park & Bike. https://www.spagrandprix.com/en/faqs/cat11_i-wish-to-come-by-bicycle

You can get your free bike parking tickets on our website by clicking here.

Please note that tickets will not be available at the ticket office at the entrance to the circuit or at the entrance to the bike park.

The bike park is open from Friday to Sunday, from 6 am to 10 pm.

When you buy this ticket, you will automatically receive a car parking ticket so that you can leave your car at 5 km from the circuit of Spa-Francorchamps. You will be able to go for a bike ride on the RAVEL. This car park is forbidden to people who do not take advantage of the bicycle offer. Access will be refused to vehicles without a bike, even if they have a bike parking ticket.

Based on all of this, I would be looking for another option. I’m sure one of the parking areas or businesses in the main street of Francorchamps would allow you to park your bike over the weekend. From there it’s not too long a walk to the La Source or Ster entrances.

Hello, does anyone have experience with the Experience in the Sky? Is it worth?

I will attend the Spa GP Friday, Saturday, and Sunday this year and I was wondering if there is any news on the pitlane walk for Thursday? Do I need to buy tickets for that or how does it work?

Also, is there already some kind of time table when the different teams will appear on stage at the fan zone? Thanks!

There’s been no announcement yet of a pit lane walk, but it could still happen. As for the Fan Forum appearances, these are normally not announced until a few days before the race weekend. Keep an eye out on social media accounts for “Spa Grand Prix” and the circuit for updates.

They have announced that there will be no pit lane walk this year. The circuit is closed for the public on Thursday due to an charity event.

Thanks Steffen, I’m going to update this post ASAP!

Hey:) Thanks for the amazing information. I am thinking about getting a ticket for Friday or Saturday? Do you know whether the will be Interviews hold with the drivers in the stage in the fan zone and if so, when?

Yes, there should be a “Fan Forum” on the stage in the Fanzone on both Friday and Saturday – but each team will only appear once (one of the days). The information and schedule is not likely to be announced until a few days before the race weekend.

Any idea where and when this is announced, along with the music?

Hello! I’m going to Spa for the first time. I’ve bought green parking tickets and will be staying around 40 minutes away from the track. How early do you recommend leaving for the track on Sunday? Will we expect to queue for hours to get there in the morning?

Leave as early as you can. You are unlikely to face big delays arriving at the circuit. Leaving the circuit is different, and you should not be in a hurry to leave as the traffic leaving the carparks will be very slow for the first few hours after the race

Hello Andres, how are you? We come from Chile and we have many questions:/ Do you know if there will be an autograph signing this year or if the drivers will be in the fan zone? And we have speed corner tickets, do you have any recommendations?

Thank you!! :)

Hello Catalina, welcome! There won’t be an autograph session probably; too many fans at the track for this now. But the drivers should appear on the stage in the Fanzone behind Eau Rouge on Friday/Saturday. Have you got parking already or you will take public transport to the track?

I will be sitting at the Silver 6B section, and I am wondering if I should book the yellow parking or Malmedy (which has a shuttle option)? Any idea about this shuttle? I saw that last year, it was very difficult to leave the yellow parking.

The Green Parking is actually closer to the Silver 6b grandstand. Malmedy is a park and ride lot, so you park there and then take a shuttle bus to the circuit, which can also be delayed. Read more about the Malmedy parking here: https://f1destinations.com/adams-travel-report-2022-belgian-grand-prix/

Hello thanks for the help! We are traveling from Mexico, our tickets are for the grandstand but we are camping close to villa les LL rivage, do we have to walk all the way to la source entry? greetings

I think walking is the only way from there. Not sure where you are sitting? It looks like the Combes or Blanchimont entrances to the circuit are much closer than La Source for you. Check on the map here – slides 3/4.

Aanstaand weekend willen we op pouchon zitten. We hebben parkeertickets voor yellow. Hoe lang is dit ongeveer lopen en welke entry kunnen we het beste nemen? Mijn vader die slecht ter been is gaat mee, kan ik hem dichtbij een entry afzetten en daarna de auto parkeren? Zo ja, enige tips?

Alvast bedankt! Wat een fijne informatieve pagina dit 🙌🏼

Hey! Do you know if there is going to be a autograph signing session this year? As the pitlane will be closed on Thursday?

Sorry for the slow reply. I don’t think there was an autograph signing this year

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The Stress Management massage session is built on the “classic” relaxation massage session with additional focus on reducing physiological stress responses such as anxiety, mild depression and fatigue. Your massage therapist will include a focus on and reduction of generalized body aches. Included in the massage session are a variety of methods some of which may require functional breathing, deeper focused pressure to reduce trigger point activity in muscles used for breathing and in the neck and shoulder area. All methods integrated into the massage focus on deep relaxation and support restorative sleep. Clients often report a sense of perspective and clarity as well as a sense of rejuvenation after receiving a stress relieving massage.

Pain Management

Relief from pain is the most common reason people seek massage. This outcome is achieved by your massage therapist providing the “classic” relaxation foundation massage session adapted to address generalized or local pain sensations. Your massage therapist will integrate a variety of methods which may include a variety of pressure levels from light to deep targeting restoration of normal blood and lymphatic movement, normalizing connective tissue pliability to reduce stiffness, reducing trigger point activity and quieting the nervous system. Modalities such as myofascial release and gentle stretching may be used. After a Pain Management therapy session, clients often report feeling refreshed, rejuvenated and are “ready to take on the world”.

Functional Mobility

The focus of this massage session it is structured to provide ease of movement without pain, stiffness, or aching. Building on the “classic” massage foundation, your massage therapist will target joint movement and muscle function from surface to deep tissue layers. This massage session may include methods using deeper pressure and movement to reduce trigger point activity, support normal myofascial pliability and increase flexibility in tissues that are short and stiff. Those who are physically active or beginning an exercise program will find that massage sessions that support mobility will support a physically active lifestyle.

Massage Enhancements

Aromatherapy.

By adding one of our essential oil blends to any massage session, you may enhance the overall effect of the massage treatment and provide an element that expands your overall experience. Our blends help with, relaxing, energizing, stress-reducing, or balancing.

Hot Stone Massage

Hot stones are used as part of the massage application. The heat from the hot stones penetrates deep into the muscles which enhances the outcome of any massage session. Your massage therapist will massage you with the hot stones and place the stones on certain areas of the body to allow for a deep relaxation with the added benefit of heat.

Couples Massage

Share the experience with a sweetheart, friend or loved one in a couples room. This is great for anniversaries, birthdays, Mother’s Day or any special occasion.

Please discuss your specific needs with our reception staff and they will help select the right therapist for you. Consultation with your massage therapist will help determine which type of massage best suits your desired outcome. Each outcome can be achieved during our standard 60 minute session. If multiple outcomes are addressed, we suggest the 90 minute session. Research studies indicate that better and more sustainable results are achieved when massage is received frequently.

*1 Hour Full-Body Massage includes 5-minutes to consult with your therapist, a 50 minute hands-on massage and 5-minutes to undress/redress.

Intro price and availability of services may vary by location. Please select a SPA for complete details and to schedule an appointment.

Your skin – especially your face – suffers the damaging effects of sun exposure and other environmental factors that can lead to the appearance of premature aging. The quality of your skin is also affected by individual factors such as diet, genetics and lifestyle and over time the pores tend to become clogged with oils, dirt and makeup which can contribute to acne breakouts and uneven texture. Stress can exhibit in facial muscles and leads to the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles. When you consider all of the regular visits you make to the doctor, dentist, hair salon and gym…it stands to reason that you really should be focusing some extra time on your skin as well.

Our SPA Facial performed by a licensed technician will hydrate your skin, reducing the appearance of fine lines by means of exfoliation and stimulating the growth of new skin cells. Our SPA Facials help you maintain a more youthful, radiant appearance, a healthier glow and more even skin tone.

Each SPA facial begins with a skin analysis, a cleansing and then a second cleansing which is followed by an exfoliating and extraction (blackhead removal), if needed. Next you are treated to a relaxing facial massage and application of an exfoliating mask. After the mask sets up for approximately 10 minutes it removed and toner is applied, followed by a moisturizer.

Benefits of a SPA Facial

• Unclogs pores and removes impurities, including black heads, whiteheads and pimples
• Detoxifies the skin for better circulation
• Relieves tension and stimulates cellular renewal
• Reduces the appearance of fine lines and blemishes
• Hydrates skin for a rejuvenated, youthful appearance

By thoroughly cleansing your face to remove impurities, a facial can help prevent breakouts while also hydrating your skin and stimulating cell turnover to reduce the appearance of aging. We also incorporates the element of deep relaxation by relieving tension in the face with a soothing massage, relaxing the muscles that contribute to the formation of wrinkles as well as the onset of tension headaches.

Our SPA Facial requires no downtime, however depending on your skin type you may experience mild redness following your facial – particularly if you’re suffering from acne. Any discoloration should return to normal within a day or so.

Many of our clients see their results immediately after their facial. Your skin will appear more radiant with a noticeably smoother texture. Clients who incorporate regular Massage Green SPA Facials into their skincare routine continue to realize improvements over time.

Massage Green SPA does not provide medical advice, education or treatment. The information contained herein is for general information purposes only and does not address individual circumstances or medical conditions. Always consult your doctor before making decision about your health.

INFRARED SAUNA

Infrared light (experienced as heat) is the invisible part of the sun’s spectrum with the ability to penetrate human tissue to produce a host of health benefits. It is naturally occurring from the sun and is the basis for the technology in our infrared saunas. And while sauna therapy has been known for centuries as a way to detoxify the body, full-spectrum infrared saunas go even further by heating your body’s core at a cellular level where most toxins are stored.

Infrared light has the ability to penetrate human tissue which in turn produces a host of anti-aging health benefits, and has made our infrared saunas one the “hottest” therapies for overall healthier living. Massage Green Full-Spectrum Infrared Saunas heat the body directly rather than simply warming the air, raising core body temperature to produce a deep, detoxifying sweat at the cellular level where most toxins reside. Each spectrum provides significant benefits in key areas of cellular health, and induces 2-3 times the volume of detoxifying sweat than a traditional steam sauna. Less toxins in the skin means healthier skin with improvements in skin complexion, tone, texture, elasticity and overall appearance.

Benefits of Infrared Sauna

Detoxification.

Did you know the build-up of toxic substances leads to a host of common illnesses? Cleansing the body of these toxins through natural sauna detox may help relieve symptoms, prevent future illness and increase overall health and vitality.

Lower Blood Pressure

High blood pressure increases your risk of getting heart disease, kidney disease or serious stroke. Infrared sauna therapy dilates blood vessels and reduces the volume of their inner lining, thus increasing circulation to promote healthy blood pressure—proving the medical benefits of infrared sauna therapy.

Improved Circulation

Heating the muscles with infrared rays produces an increase in blood flow similar to that seen during exercise. Regular infrared sauna use—especially in the mid infrared range—can significantly stimulate blood flow up to twice the normal rate.

Weight Loss

Infrared heat technology will help you burn calories—only our infrared saunas are clinically shown to aid in weight loss and lower waist circumference in just a three-month period.

Long-term stress is the cause of countless negative physiological effects on the body. Infrared sauna technology delivers therapeutic heat so you can be enveloped in soothing warmth to relieve stress, ease your muscles and help you fully relax.

Pain Relief

Infrared sauna heat works by penetrating joints, muscles and tissues, increasing circulation and speeding oxygen flow. One session in our infrared sauna and you’ll see how infrared heat reduces muscle spasms and helps the body heal itself naturally. Toss out the pain pills and step into one of our healing infrared sanctuaries to relieve tension and relax muscles. Near-infrared heat therapy has been shown to help the production of white blood cells which alleviate inflammation and reduce swelling, which are two key factors in easing bodily pain.

Skin Purification

Restore skin’s youthful appearance with the help of near-infrared sauna therapy. Consumers have experiences a reduction in wrinkles, crow’s feet, as well as improved overall skin tone, including softness, smoothness, elasticity, clarity and firmness.

Massage Green Full-Spectrum Infrared Saunas are more effective at stimulating detoxification and gentler on the body than traditional hot rock saunas and steam rooms.

You’ll get a deep, cellular sweat that is key to detoxifying your skin and energizing your body.

Intro pricing is available for first time clients, so book a relaxing infrared sauna at your local SPA today.

Intro price and availability of services may vary by location.

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SPA MANAGER / ASSISTANT MANAGER

SPA Manager / Assistant Manager duties at Massage Green SPA - Fruit Cove include managing the day-to-day operations of the SPA, guiding staff in the effective execution of their responsibilities, building and fostering a team culture, promoting wellness plan memberships to non-member guests, providing excellent customer service to members/guests and supporting SPA staff in delivering an exceptional experience to each member/guest.

Responsibilities include:

• Leading your location by example and expecting your team to follow suit.
• Creating and standardizing a cleanly and organized place of business that is inviting to all guests.
• Managing a team of up to 40 employees that includes assistant managers, sales associates massage therapists and estheticians.
• Maintaining the daily well-being of your spa location through client service excellence.
• Training, developing and holding your team accountable for meeting and exceeding preset management objectives including membership sales percentages, reduction in business turned away, client and employee retention and all corporate promotions that take place throughout the calendar year.
• Developing bi-weekly staff schedules and managing your roster to effectively control allocated staff hours to reduce overspend on payroll.
• Resolving client service issues within the same day that they occur and enforcing operational procedure with your team to reduce and eliminate these occurrences.
• Cultivating a team environment that drives profitability through repeat business and membership-based sales.
• Approving payroll batches for your employees and ensuring that you are watching the operation and not overspending on unnecessary areas.
• Reporting directly to your corporate supervisor or franchise owner on all deliverable items that are outlined in your employment package.

Qualifications

Education, skills, and training:.

• Minimum (2) years of leadership and management within retail, spa or other fields.
• Proficient with managing teams of (20) plus members.
• Customer-oriented with a proven track record of improving client service scores, retention and quarterly sales increases.
• Potential to fulfill a full-time position up to 50 hours per week.
• Able to work flexible hours with emphasis surrounding weekend days.
• Ability in training, developing, recruiting and talent management for the betterment of the operation.
• Professional speaking and leadership demeanor.
• Valid driver’s license.
• Reliable transportation.
• Minimum of high school diploma – college experience preferred.

Communications and Personal Interactions:

• Must have a strong customer service focus.
• Possess the ability to communicate effectively (verbally and in writing) in a courteous and professional manner with guests, staff and ownership.
• Maintain client confidentiality at all times.

ESTHETICIAN

Esthetician duties at Massage Green SPA - Fruit Cove include performing professional SPA facial services while utilizing approved methods and procedures  within the scope of practice and licensing (as applicable) and in adherence to established policies and protocols, as well as designing specific client sessions based on the client’s individual needs.

• Perform professional quality SPA facial services, within the scope of practice and licensing (as applicable).
• Must follow all Massage Green SPA policies and procedures.
• Assist in the cleanliness of the SPA (therapy rooms and common areas).
• Maintain a professional appearance at all times.
• Tailor SPA facial sessions to meet guests’ individual needs.
• Assist in the promotion of  wellness plan memberships to non-member guests receiving services.
• Create a consistently excellent guest experience through a friendly and helpful attitude.
• Reliable, on-time attendance for all scheduled shifts.
• Other duties as specifically assigned.
• Esthetician or Cosmetology diploma, certificate and current state license.
• Participation in continuing education to improve quality and effectiveness of provided services (preferred).
• Satisfactory results of all background and reference checks are a condition of employment.
• Must adhere to all applicable local and state licensing laws and regulations.
• Must follow any applicable laws pertaining to maintaining current Esthetician License.
• Knowledge of and experience in performing professional SPA facial treatments.
• Possess the ability to communicate effectively (orally and in writing) in a courteous and professional manner with guests, co-workers and management.

SALES ASSOCIATE (Front Desk)

Sales Associate duties at Massage Green SPA - Fruit Cove include promoting wellness plan memberships to non-member guests, providing excellent customer service to members/guests and supporting SPA staff and management in delivering an exceptional experience to each member/guest.

• Provide EXCELLENT service to members/guests that ensures ongoing sales and high levels of customer satisfaction
• Promote wellness plan memberships to non-member guests receiving services.
• Answering phone calls, setting appointments, greeting members/guests upon arrival and checking them out at the conclusion of their appointment.
• Communicate and promote the value of the Benefits Program to our guests.
• Re-engage inactive members.
• Communicate member concerns to manager.
• Sell retail items and enhancement services along with memberships.
• Stay updated on retail products and promotions.
• Assist in maintaining a professional front desk and reception area.
• Assist in administrative tasks and follow policies, procedures, and directions.
• SALES experience is a major plus.
• Ability to effectively communicate with members/guests on membership benefits and center policies/procedures.
• Must be customer service and sales-oriented and able to communicate effectively with guests, center management, and Therapist/Esthetics staff.
• Possess general knowledge of massage and esthetics services.
• Able to work flexible days and hours (NIGHTS AND WEEKENDS).
• Maintain client confidentiality.
• Possess the ability to communicate effectively (verbally and in writing) in a courteous and professional manner with guests, co-workers and management.

MASSAGE THERAPIST

Massage Therapist duties at Massage Green SPA - Fruit Cove include performing professional massage therapy while utilizing approved modalities within the scope of practice and licensing (as applicable) and in adherence to established policies and protocols, as well as designing specific client sessions based on the client’s individual needs.

• Perform professional quality massage, within the scope of practice and licensing (as applicable).
• Tailor massage sessions to meet guests’ individual needs.
• Minimum of 500 hours of massage therapy school and a certificate of completion.
• Must follow any applicable laws pertaining to maintaining current Massage License.
• Knowledge of and experience in performing Swedish/Relaxation and Deep Tissue Massage.

Practical Guide Total 24 Hours of Spa

With the Total 24 Hours of Spa, the world’s biggest race exclusively reserved for GT cars, starting tomorrow, here is a practical guide to enjoy all aspects of the event.

City Parade It is a unique event in the whole of the motorsport world: all the cars entered in the Total 24 Hours of Spa will take part in the traditional parade on Wednesday 23rd July. The GT3 machines will use the public roads, starting from the endurance pitlane at the circuit to drive to the scenic Spa town centre and back again! The parade will be followed by a huge party in the heart of the city with music, autographs sessions, podiums and driver interviews.

Giant screens This year, no fewer than six screens will be set up to the delight of the spectators. These will be facing the Endurance grandstand, opposite the F1 grandstand, at Les Combes, in the Village, in the Endurance paddock, and facing the Raidillon Café on top of the Raidillon.

Autograph Sessions If you want a close up look at the cars and drivers of the Total 24 Hours of Spa, be sure not to miss the pit walks. The pits will be open to all members of the public on Thursday and Friday evenings as well as at midday on Saturday. Autograph sessions will be held on each of these days. Also, during the 24 hours' race week, many events will be organised for fans who can enter the ‘backstage’ of the event to get even closer to their heroes. Many teams will open their garages on Wednesday morning from 10:00 to 12:00 and will welcome enthusiasts to view the cars, talk to the drivers and engineers, as well as giving insight into decoding a GT3 car, finding out about the strategy of the team, the refuelling procedure and much more. Regarding the organisation side of the event there will be a chance to visit race control, timekeeping, the Pirelli race support area and the Total competition petrol station in a rare chance to understand how the most beautiful GT-race in the world works. Make your bookings on endurance-info.com or turbo.be.

Close to racing Even during the race you will be able to get a close up look at the action. One pit boxe in the F1 pitlane will open to the holders of a paddock pass. The ideal location to watch the team crews in action during the pitstops. Owning a paddock pass holds other advantages as well: this year, the terraces of the F1 pit building will be open to the public, providing the fans with a unique view of the pitlane and the track.

RACB GT Parade   On Friday evening and Saturday at noon, time for the Supercars! The track will be taken over by the most beautiful cars in the world. The prestigious “GT Club by RACB” will complete the exhibitions in the paddock with Bentley, Ferrari, McLaren, Jaguar, Audi, Nissan, Ford, Porsche and BMW displays. Be sure to bring your camera!

Village The Lotto Village will be bigger and better this year, with the famous Car Wash Show, the setting up of a Kid's Village (500 m² reserved for children from 2 to 14 years), manufacturers’ exhibitions, more shops than your wallet can bear, fairground amusements and hot air balloons.

Concert On Saturday Night the village becomes the scene of the now traditional concert. After three years of success thanks to highly motivated artists like Bob Sinclair, Faithless and Milk Inc., this year we can introduce a line-up of internationally renowned DJ’s: Belgian Mix My Day-residents Ice Kream, Swiss star Quentin Mosimann (voted best DJ in 2014), Belgian hit machine Yves V and World Music Award nominee Joachim Garraud, an internationally renowned DJ from France. The concert starts at 21:00 and the DJ’s will move the dance crowd until the early hours of Sunday morning.

See the future first The Nismo GT Academy has produced some fine young GT racers in recent history, with some of them even taking part in the Total 24 Hours of Spa itself. Each year the GT Academy is looking for new ‘gamers-turned-racers’ and one of the final qualifying rounds before the European Race Camp in Silverstone will be held on Saturday evening. The best Belgian, Dutch and Luxemburg candidates will be given a final chance to get one of three wild cards to travel to Great Britain and join the finals. Come and watch these future stars of racing in action!

Virtual 24 hours in GT-Nismo Challenge At the same time teams of three or four drivers will compete in the GT-Nismo Challenge, a virtual Total 24 Hours of Spa. SRO Motorsports Group will be represented as well, by these four youngsters: Régis Gosselin (grandson of the 1964 Spa winner), Guillaume Mondron (recent winner of the 25 Hours Fun Cup), Timo Van Impe and Samuel Lay (both were finalists at the Virtual GT3 challenge earlier this year). Their race starts at 16h30 on Saturday… and ends on Sunday at the same time!

Go-Kart track: Time to move up a gear The Royal Automobile Club of Belgium go-kart track, close to the race track at Blanchimont, has been completely revamped. It will be open throughout the week of the Total 24 Hours of Spa. Connected to the village by a shuttle, the go-kart track will allow all fans to live out their passion, whilst the cars of the Total 24 Hours of Spa pass by only a couple of metres away.

Dinner with a view: Raidillon Café If you want to enjoy a good meal whilst admiring one of the most iconic views of the legendary Spa circuit, come and visit the Raidillon Café at the famous corner bearing the same name. The Total 24 hours of Spa restaurant at the top of the world’s famous corner is open to everyone. At this magical place you will have the opportunity to recharge your batteries and not miss a second of the race.

Car Position display Obviously, you will also want to stay up to date on the race positions at all times. All cars will have a high luminescence LED display on the windscreen that indicates its current position in the race. This will make it as convenient to follow the event from the grandstands and spectator banks as on the internet or on live TV. Each category will be distinct through its own colour on the windscreen.

Radio Classic 21 will broadcast live from the Total 24 Hours of Spa. On 106.5 FM you will find the official circuit radio, with the official circuit speakers/

Internet Our website Blancpain-GT-Series.com is the only address you will need to keep up to date with the race. Entry list, results, galleries, it’s all there. During the race you can watch live streaming – with commentary in English, French and Dutch - and live timing.

Social Media You can follow the race live on the Twitter accounts @BlancpainGT and @24hoursofSpa. On the Facebook pages 24 Hours Of Spa and Blancpain Endurance Series you will find the highlights and pictures of the Total 24 Hours of Spa.

Therefore the Total 24 Hours of Spa is not only the biggest GT race in the world, with top drivers at the wheel of fantastic cars, but is also the ideal setting to make next weekend unforgettable.

Practical information - Total 24 Hours of Spa

When: 23 - 27 July 2014

Tickets: from 15 euros, 4-days pass : 30 euro general entry, 60 euro paddock entry Children of 12 years old or younger, accompanied by an adult, will have free entry to the track.

New this year: a Family Pack, consisting out of four general entries and paddock for two adults and two adolescents (12-18 yrs.). One ticket for four persons, age will be checked at the entry gates.

Wednesday 23 July : Parade, 16:00

Thursday 24 July : Pre qualifying, 18:40                               Qualifying, 20:45                               Night Qualifying , 22:30

Friday 25 July : Super Pole, 18:45

Saturday 26 July : Start of the Total 24 hours of Spa,16:30

Information and reservation: www.total24hours.com / www.blancpain-gt-series.com

Facebook : Total 24 hours of Spa / Twitter : @24hoursofspa / @blancpaingt

Over 275 years of tradition in motion :

Founded in 1735 by Jehan-Jacques Blancpain, the watch brand bearing his name is the oldest in the world. Blancpain is currently engaged to the renewal of mechanical watchmaking and to passing on exceptional expertise from one generation to the next through constant investment in human resources, production facilities and research. This approach is its strength and the expression of our long-term vision, even though it goes against the tide of a certain tendency to seek immediate profit. From the creation of components through to watch design, Blancpain is distinguished by its ability to develop exceptional movements. Over the past nine years, the Manufacture has indeed developed no less than 32 new calibres.

Through its various models, Blancpain preserves its heritage of precision and elegance, while also displaying an innovative and occasionally provocative spirit. Its range encompasses the sportive L-evolution line, the legendary Fifty Fathoms diver’s watch, as well as the classic Villeret collection, the high complication from Le Brassus collection and the Women models.

Pirelli  – Official Tyre Supplier

Pirelli is a tyre manufacturer and world leader in the automotive industry. It has an exclusive relationship with over 50 racing series worldwide, including Formula One.

Pirelli has a long and illustrious history in endurance racing, and has also claimed a huge variety of class wins in GT racing all over the world. The design of the new Pirelli GT tyres meets the needs of GT racing while maintaining the performance characteristics that endurance drivers have appreciated in the past.The slick tyres used for GT racing are branded Zero: just like the slicks that have become a central feature of Formula One. The name P Zero is used in the highest categories of motorsport such as GT racing.

With operations in more than 130 countries, Total is a top-tier international oil company and a world-class natural gas operator, refiner and petrochemical producer. Our 97,000 employees leverage their acknowledged expertise to discover, produce, refine and convert oil and gas to provide products and services for customers worldwide. We are also broadening our offer by developing energies that can partner oil and gas — today, solar energy and tomorrow, biomass.

In Belgium, our Group possesses a long history as an energy supplier and is mainly active in the chemical and refining sectors, together with marketing and service activities, employing some 4500 people. As the market leader, Total Belgium is known to respond to its clients’ needs, and brings innovative solutions through its products and services. Total helps its clients to reduce consumption in a better and more efficient way, through a varied range of products like the Excellium fuel, the Fuel Economy lubricants, fuel oil and wood pellets for heating, aviation fuel, super, diesel, LPG, asphalt, lubricants…

SRO Motorsports Group

SRO Motorsports Group was founded by Stephane Ratel and has specialised in the promotion, support and organisation of many national and international motorsport series since 1995.

In 2014, SRO promotes several championships and series, such as the Blancpain GT Series with the Blancpain Sprint Series and the Blancpain Endurance Series, including the iconic Total 24 hours of Spa, the Cooper Tires British F3 Championship, the Avon Tyres British GT Championship and has various franchise agreements including the GT4 European Series.

SRO has offices in London, Paris and Liège. _____

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Find a comfortable place to stay near the Circuit

Are you attending a race weekend or joining us for several days of trackdays or team building? Make the most of your stay. Whether you're planning a private or business event, a weekend away with friends or family, or any type of holiday, our region has a wide range of hotels to suit all budgets. 

A cosy venue, a state-of-the-art hotel, a bed & breakfast, a holiday rental, a charming gîte or a bed & breakfast... there's  bound to be an accommodation option to suit you near the Circuit .

Here you'll find a selection of the best addresses in the region. Don't delay in making a reservation - our good addresses are very popular!

Place Communale, 35,

4850 Plombieres

T +32 496 32 32 26

Haus Tiefenbach

Trierer Strasse , 21,

4760 Büllingen

T +32 80 64 73 06

Hotel de la Source

Route du Circuit, 22,

4970 Francorchamps

T +32 87 79 58 00

Gite du Circuit

Rue des Treûs Faw, 11,

4970 Ster-francorchamps

T +32 (0) 495 72 11 21

Rue du Rivage, 11,

4190 Werbomont

T +32 86 43 38 97

La maison des senteurs

Rue de Neuville, 47,

T +32 496 62 18 98

Hotel Menobu

Route du Menobu, 546,

4910 La Reid - Theux

T +32 87 37 60 42

Manoir de Lébioles

Domaine de Lébioles, 5,

T +32 87 79 19 00

Domaine Long Pré

Route de Trois Ponts , 175,

4970 Stavelot

T +32 80 68 45 91

Hotel Relais de Pommard

Rue de Pommard, 220,

4970 Spa-francorchamps

T +32 (0)87/27 54 24

Hotel Hotleu

Rue de Hotleu, 106,

4950 Waimes

T +32 80 67 97 05

Place du Monument , 4,

T +32 87 77 44 10

Le Val d'Amblève

Route de Malmedy , 7,

T +32 80 28 14 40

Worriken , 9,

4750 Bütgenbach

T +32 80 44 69 61

Hotel Le Roannay

Rue de Spa, 155,

T +32 (0)87/27 53 11

Le Val d'Arimont

Chemin du Val, 30,

4960 Malmedy

T +32 80 33 07 61

Porte de La Lienne

Gare de Stoumont, 1,

4987 Stoumont Targnon

T +32 80 42 07 42

Hotel Myrtilles

Rue du Vieux Marché , 1,

6690 Vielsalm

T +32 80 67 22 85

Boutique Hotel Dufays

Rue Neuve, 115,

T +32 80 54 80 08

Hotel Cardinal

Place Royale, 21,

T +32 87 77 10 64

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There is nothing I can say about Spa that hasn’t been said already. In my opinion, if you were to ask every racing fan in the world what their favourite race circuit was, I think there’s a good chance that the Circuit De Spa-Francorchamps would come out in first place outright, let alone the top five!

Oozing magic from every corner, this place combines high-speed commitment corners with some of the most dramatic undulation found anywhere on a race track and some elegant technical sections. It’s a work of art, drizzled over the beautiful Ardennes Forest… Ahh somebody stop me or this is going to become a full essay very quickly.

If, unlike me, you can focus on the driving without getting distracted by the venue, here are some benchmark lap times to go after:

• Pro – 2:16:00
• Pro-Am – 2:19:50
• Am – 2:22:50
• My time – 2:16:90

I’m heading off to dream about the forest. I almost forgot, in this video I actually did talk about how to drive quickly around Spa, rather than just explain how much I love it… So check it out! In the meantime, let us know what you think makes Spa so special on social media.

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