Spa-Francorchamps
The Circuit de Spa-Francorchamps is the venue of the Formula One Belgian Grand Prix and the Spa 24 Hours and 1000 km Spa endurance races. It is also home to the all Volkswagen club event, 25 Hours of Spa, run by the Uniroyal Fun Cup. It is one of the most challenging race tracks in the world. This is mainly because of its fast, hilly and twisty nature. Spa is a favourite circuit of many racing drivers and fans.[1]
| Coordinates: Coordinates: 50°26′14″N 5°58′17″E / 50.43722°N 5.97139°E |
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| Location | Francorchamps, Spa, Belgium | |
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| Time zone | GMT +1 (DST: GMT +2) | |
| Major Events | FIA Formula One Belgian Grand Prix Spa 24 Hours, Spa 1000km, DTM | |
| Modern Circuit (2007–present) | ||
| Circuit Length | 7.004 km (4.352 mi) | |
| Turns | 20 | |
| Lap Record | 1:47.263 (File:Flag of Germany.svg Sebastian Vettel, Red Bull, 2009) | |
| Modern Circuit (2004-2006) | ||
| Circuit Length | 6.976 km (4.335 mi) | |
| Turns | 19 | |
| Lap Record | 1:45.108 (File:Flag of Finland.svg Kimi Räikkönen, McLaren, 2004 ) | |
| Modern Circuit (1994) | ||
| Circuit Length | 7.001 km (4.350 mi) | |
| Turns | 19 | |
| Lap Record | 1:57.117 ( Damon Hill, Williams, 1994 )
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| Modern Circuit (1981-1993, 1995-2003) | ||
| Circuit Length | 6.968 km (4.330 mi) | |
| Turns | 19 | |
| Lap Record | 1:47.176 (File:Flag of Germany.svg Michael Schumacher, Ferrari, 2002 ) | |
| Modern Circuit (1979-1980) | ||
| Circuit Length | 6.947 km (4.317 mi) | |
| Turns | 17 | |
| Old Circuit (1947–1978) | ||
| Circuit Length | 14.1 km (8.761 mi) | |
| Turns | 21 | |
| Lap Record | 3:13.4 ( Henri Pescarolo, Matra, 1973 WSC )
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The track was designed in 1920 by Jules de Their and Henri Langlois Van Ophem.[2] The first car race was held at the circuit in 1922. 1924 was the first running of the now famous 24 Hours of Francorchamps race.[2] The circuit was first used for Grand Prix racing in 1925.[2]
Spa-Francorchamps Media
- Logo Circuit de Spa Francorchamps.svg
Logo Circuit de Spa Francorchamps
- Spa Francorchamps 1922-1938 circuit.png
The original 14.982-kilometre (9.309 mi) track layout
- Spa Francorchamps 1939-1978 circuit.png
The quicker 14.100-kilometre (8.761 mi) track layout used from 1958–1978
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Eau Rouge and Raidillon in 1997, with a maximum gradient in excess of 18%
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Map of the old and new (2004–2006) Spa circuits, overlaid
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A Porsche 904 GTS turning into La Source in 1965
- Circuit de Spa-Francorchamps, April 22, 2018 SkySat (cropped).jpg
Satellite photo of Spa-Francorchamps in 2018
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The "Raidillon de l'Eau Rouge" in the Eau Rouge valley
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Red water ("Eau rouge" in French) on the banks of the river close to the circuit
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Video of the Kemmel Straight
References
- ↑ Hamilton, Maurice (2008-11-05). "Belgian GP: different strokes". Top Gear. Archived from the original on 2012-07-16. Retrieved 2011-01-22.
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 "Circuit History". Circuit de Spa Francorchamps. Archived from the original on 2012-05-09. Retrieved 2011-01-22.
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