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The Circuit de Spa-Francorchamps has hosted an F1 GP race every year since 1985 with the exception of 2003 and 2006.

It is famous/infamous for two corners in particular, Eau Rouge and Radillon. Cars take these two corners flat out as they ascend a steep climb. This section of track has seen a number of deaths and has now been re-modelled to make it safer.

All the drivers enter the track at the main entrance and drive around to the multistorey car park. From there, they can choose whether to walk to the lower or upper swipe gates. That’s right, the Spa paddock is laid out over two levels with two staircases in the paddock connecting the levels.

F1 Belgian Race Start

KYM'S TIP

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There is a lively social scene along the main road that leads to the track about 100m from the Hotel De La Source. Many choose to kick on there at the end of the day and wait for the traffic to clear.

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The circuit is about 20 minutes from the small town of Spa. Good quality hotel accommodation close by is hard to find during the grand prix as the teams get first crack at them.

On the Wednesday prior to the race, many of the drivers arrive via private planes into Liege airport and then either drive to the track (40 mins) or take a helicopter (10 minutes). They then depart from Liege airport on Sunday night.

The most popular hotel with the drivers is the Hotel De La Source, is a mere 150 metres from the first corner. Rooms are nigh-on impossible to book over the race weekend and the rates are right up there with Monaco but you’re almost staying on the track. If you’re hoping to see the drivers coming and going from this hotel, it’s a long shot as security is tight.

Those who don’t stay at De La Source often bring their own motorhome and stay in a secure area with the other drivers in motorhomes.

There are a number of smaller, family run hotels in the region and the city of Liege is about 50kms away but be aware that the traffic into and out of the track is heavy on the weekend.

F1 Belgian Sparks

BEHIND THE SCENES F1 VIDEOS

ABOUT THE Belgian

GRAND PRIX CIRCUIT

The Circuit de Spa-Francorchamps is the longest of the 23 F1 tracks. It clocks in at 7.004 km and winds through some stunning forest but being such a long track, you’ll only see the cars pass you 44 times during the race.

Since 1950

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Number of Laps:

44

Circuit Length:

7.004KM

Race Distance:

308.052KM

Lap Record:

1:46.286

Valtteri Bottas (2018)

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Belgian Grand Prix Results 2024

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Oscar
Piastri

2

Lewis
Hamilton

1

Charles
Leclerc

3

Position Driver Team Q1 Q2 Q3
1 Max Verstappen Red Bull 1:54.938 1:53.837 1:53.159
2 Charles Leclerc Ferrari 1:55.349 1:54.193 1:53.754
3 Sergio Pérez Red Bull 1:55.139 1:54.470 1:53.765
4 Lewis Hamilton Mercedes 1:55.692 1:54.037 1:53.835
5 Lando Norris McLaren 1:55.582 1:54.358 1:53.981
6 Oscar Piastri McLaren 1:54.835 1:54.136 1:54.027
7 George Russell Mercedes 1:55.353 1:54.095 1:54.184
8 Carlos Sainz Ferrari 1:55.169 1:54.112 1:54.477
9 Fernando Alonso Aston Martin 1:55.489 1:54.258 1:54.765
10 Esteban Ocon Alpine F1 Team 1:55.417 1:54.460 1:54.810
11 Alexander Albon Williams 1:55.722 1:54.473
12 Pierre Gasly Alpine F1 Team 1:54.911 1:54.635
13 Daniel Ricciardo RB F1 Team 1:55.451 1:54.682
14 Valtteri Bottas Sauber 1:55.531 1:54.764
15 Lance Stroll Aston Martin 1:56.072 1:55.716
16 Nico Hülkenberg Haas F1 Team 1:56.308
17 Kevin Magnussen Haas F1 Team 1:56.500
18 Yuki Tsunoda RB F1 Team 1:56.593
19 Logan Sargeant Williams 1:57.230
20 Guanyu Zhou Sauber 1:57.775
Position Driver Team Time Points
1 Lewis Hamilton Mercedes +0.526 25
2 Oscar Piastri McLaren +1.173 18
3 Charles Leclerc Ferrari +8.549 15
4 Max Verstappen Red Bull +9.226 12
5 Lando Norris McLaren +9.850 10
6 Carlos Sainz Ferrari +19.795 8
7 Sergio Pérez Red Bull +43.195 7
8 Fernando Alonso Aston Martin +49.963 4
9 Esteban Ocon Alpine F1 Team +52.552 2
10 Daniel Ricciardo RB F1 Team +54.926 1
11 Lance Stroll Aston Martin +1:03.011 0
12 Alexander Albon Williams +1:03.651 0
13 Pierre Gasly Alpine F1 Team +1:04.365 0
14 Kevin Magnussen Haas F1 Team +1:06.631 0
15 Valtteri Bottas Sauber +1:10.638 0
16 Yuki Tsunoda RB F1 Team +1:16.737 0
17 Logan Sargeant Williams +1:26.057 0
18 Nico Hülkenberg Haas F1 Team +1:28.833 0
19 Guanyu Zhou Sauber 0
20 George Russell Mercedes 1:19:57.040 0

Belgian Grand Prix Guide

If you're planning to attend the Belgian Grand Prix, here's some information that you'll find invaluable.