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Join our F1 Mailing List! 👉 https://driver61.beehiiv.com/subscribeSpa Francorchamps - one of the most demanding tracks on the F1 calendar. With incredible e

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The TROUBLED History of Spa Francorchamps. Spa Francorchamps is one of the most demanding tracks on the Formula 1 calendar. With incredible elevation changes and unsighted crests like Eau Rouge and Raidillon, long high-speed corners like Pouhon and technical, flowing sections like Fagnes, this track really has it all.

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Spa changed the tyre barriers in the wake of that fateful day in 2019, yet further incidents continue to plague the circuit. Short-term Williams driver Jack Aitken fractured his collarbone and suffered a broken vertebra resulting in hospitalisation during the 2021 Spa 24 Hours in eerily similar circumstances to Hubert's crash.

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The first ever car race that should take place in 1921 at the 14,982 km (9.31 Miles) long circuit was cancelled because there was a lack of competitors, just one registration! The first race that took place was a motorcycle race in 1922. In 1924 the first edition of the 24 hours of Francorchamps took place one year after le Mans.

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The Circuit de Spa-Francorchamps (French pronunciation: [siʁkɥi də spa fʁɑ̃kɔʁʃɑ̃]), informally referred to as Spa, is a 7.004 km (4.352 mi) motor-racing circuit located in Francorchamps, Stavelot, Wallonia, Belgium, about 8 km (5.0 mi) southeast of Spa.It is the current venue of the Formula One Belgian Grand Prix, hosting its first Grand Prix in 1925, and has held a Grand Prix

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The first Grand Prix took place in 1925. Held at the Spa-Francorchamps circuit, this sprawling nine-mile track had brutal turns and scant regard for safety. It disappeared from the calendar for five years, then returned as a test of endurance for cars and drivers. The 1939 race was a notable one as Richard Seaman skidded off in the rain and

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Since 2011, this diverse history has been celebrated with the annual Spa Classic. Since the tenth edition was cancelled, here we take a look back at some of the previous editions. The track is perhaps best known for the sweeping combination of the Eau Rouge and Raidillion corners that send drivers up a steep hill and over a blind crest. Eau

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Founded in 1921 and first used for a Grand Prix race in 1925, the circuit Spa-Francorchamps in Belgium, unlike most of the old circuits, was able to modernize.

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Spa Francorchamps - one of the most demanding tracks on the F1 calendar. With incredible elevation changes and unsighted crests like Eau Rouge & Raidillon, long high-speed corners like Pouhon and technical, flowing sections like Fagnes, this track really has it all. But, not long ago Spa was one of THE MOST dangerous tracks in the world.

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History Of The Spa Francorchamps. Jules de Thier and Henri Langlois Van Ophem planned the first circuit in 1920, which used public roads to connect the Belgian municipalities of Francorchamps, Malmedy, and Stavelot. The first race at the track was supposed to take place in August 1921, but it was postponed since just one driver had signed up.

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The roots of Spa-Francorchamps trace back to the early 1920s when racing enthusiasts, inspired by the region's natural beauty, sought to create a track that would test the limits of man and machine. In 1921, the first race was held on public roads around the towns of Spa, Malmedy, and Stavelot. This race laid the foundation for what would

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30 Apr6H of Spa-Francorchamps. Ferrari and Spa, a history marked by endurance. Maranello 30 aprile 2024. Inaugurated in 1921, Spa-Francorchamps is one of the world's most famous motorsport circuits. The first edition of Belgium's most iconic race, the 24 Hours, was in 1924. In more than a century, Ferrari has amassed many victories in

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It really is genius when you think about it. Construct a fast and challenging motor racing circuit that racing drivers can race and overtake on in a naturally beautiful and undula

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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.

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The history of motorsports at Circuit de Spa-Francorchamps dates back to the 1920s, with the first race held on the original 14.9 km circuit in 1924. Over the years, the circuit has undergone several changes and renovations, with the current layout measuring 7.004 km in length.

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The evolution of the Spa-Francorchamps circuit. Since its inception in 1921, the Spa-Francorchamps, circuit which will host the second round of the FIA World Endurance Championship, has undergone both evolution and revolution. The original route, which hugs the terrain of the Ardennes, had become obsolete and dangerous by the late 60s.

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Belgium's iconic Circuit de Spa-Francorchamps, steeped in motorsport history, first hosted a non-championship Grand Prix back in 1924. This early event set the stage for the circuit's significant role in Formula 1, becoming one of only seven circuits included in the inaugural Formula 1 World Championship in 1950 , underscoring its

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The original Circuit de Spa-Francorchamps was the site of 18 Belgian Grand Prix. It was boycotted by Formula One in 1968before a circuit redesign consigned it to history in the late 1970s. The record for the old circuit is held by French driver Henri Pescarolo, who achieved an average speed of 226 km/h here.

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The Circuit de Spa-Francorchamps has been a privileged witness to the evolution of motor sports since 1921. It welcomes you to a history rich in success, memories and passion. Follow in the footsteps of motor racing legends and feel the passion emanating from its iconic track. In short, you'll enjoy an immersive experience at the heart of the history of motor sports, which is still being

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Munich. 25 victories in 100 years: BMW M Motorsport has an impressive history of success at the 24 Hours of Spa-Francorchamps (BEL). At the anniversary of the endurance classic, four BMW M4 GT3s are competing in the Pro category to achieve the 26th triumph for the BMW brand.

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Porsche can reflect on a long and illustrious history at the 24 Hours of Spa-Francorchamps: to date, a racing car from Weissach has won eight of the 75 endurance classics. "This year, we're once again heading to Spa with high hopes of a top result and realistic chances of clinching the ninth overall victory for Porsche," states Sebastian

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23 Aug 2018. The corners of the Spa-Francorchamps Circuit. The toboggan of the Ardennes, better known under its name of the Circuit of Spa-Francorchamps, has the distinctive feature of not having even the smallest part of its track located in the Commune of Spa. Nowadays, the track is solely concentrated in the Malmedy and Stavelot municipal areas.

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Spa-Francorchamps history - name etymology - posted in The Nostalgia Forum: Hi wise guys!While playing an online F1 Manager Game, I was confronted with the following question:The Belgian Formula 1 Grand Prix is held on the Circuit de Spa-Francorchamps. You probably know the word "spa" meaning a resort with therapeutic baths or mineral springs, but where does the word "Spa" in "Spa

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The 2024 24 Hours of Spa (also known as the CrowdStrike 24 Hours of Spa, and as the Centenary 24 Hours of Spa) will be the 77th running of the 24 Hours of Spa and its centenary anniversary edition. The race will take place from 29 to 30 June 2024. The race will be a part of both the 2024 GT World Challenge Europe Endurance Cup and the 2024 Intercontinental GT Challenge.