The track's inaugural race was planned for August 1921, but was cancelled when only one driver entered. ĭespite its name, the circuit is not in Spa but lies in the vicinity of the town of Francorchamps within the boundaries of the municipality of Stavelot, with a part in the boundaries of Malmedy.Įau Rouge and Raidillon in 1997, with a maximum gradient in excess of 18%ĭesigned in 1920 by Jules de Thier and Henri Langlois Van Ophem, the original course used public roads linking the Belgian towns of Francorchamps, Malmedy, and Stavelot. 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 6.968 km (4.330 mi) permanent circuit due to safety concerns with the old circuit.
It is also home to the Uniroyal Fun Cup 25 Hours of Spa, one of the longest motor races in the world. Spa also hosts several other international events including the 24 Hours of Spa, the World Endurance Championship 6 Hours of Spa-Francorchamps, and the TCR Spa 500. 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 every year since 1985 (except 20). The Circuit de Spa-Francorchamps ( French pronunciation: ), frequently referred to as Spa, is a 7.004 km (4.352 mi) motor-racing circuit located in Stavelot, Belgium. Modern circuit with chicane at Eau Rouge (1994)ġ:57.117 ( Damon Hill, Williams FW16B, 1994) Modern circuit with new pit lane and Bus Stop Chicane (2007–present)ġ:46.286 ( Valtteri Bottas, Mercedes W09, 2018)
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