Belgian Grand Prix
Circuit de Spa-Francorchamps
Track Layout
Circuit Information
7.004 km
19
2
1950
Permanent
Clockwise
Lap Record
1:46.286
Valtteri Bottas (2018)
Historic Photos
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Circuit Designer
Jules de Thier & Henri Langlois Van Ophem
Royal Automobile Club of Belgium
Circuit Evolution
Historic Moments
First Belgian Grand Prix
The first Belgian GP was held on the original 14.9km circuit. Antonio Ascari (father of Alberto) won.
Black Weekend
Chris Bristow was decapitated at Burnenville, Alan Stacey was hit by a bird and killed at Masta. Two deaths in one race.
Stewart's Crusade Begins
Jackie Stewart crashed in rain, trapped in his BRM for 25 minutes with fuel leaking. This sparked his lifelong safety crusade.
Schumacher's First Win
Michael Schumacher won his first F1 race in only his 3rd start, masterminding a tire strategy that baffled rivals.
Did You Know?
- 1Eau Rouge-Raidillon is one of the most famous corner sequences in motorsport - often incorrectly called just "Eau Rouge"
- 2The original circuit was 14.1km long, using public roads through villages like Malmedy and Stavelot
- 3Weather can change dramatically around the circuit due to its location in the Ardennes forest - it can rain on one part while sunny on another
- 4La Source hairpin (40km/h) and Blanchimont flat-out kink (300km/h) represent the circuit's extremes
- 5Many drivers and fans consider it the greatest circuit in the world
- 6It's the longest current F1 circuit at 7.004km
First Formula 1 Race
1950
Years of F1 Racing
76
Session Schedule
Free Practice 1
Fri, Jul 17, 11:30 AM
Sprint Qualifying
Fri, Jul 17, 3:30 PM
Sprint
Sat, Jul 18, 11:00 AM
Qualifying
Sat, Jul 18, 3:00 PM
Race
Sun, Jul 19, 1:00 PM
Historical Weather
Typical Race Weekend Conditions
Temperature
Humidity & Rain Chance
18°C
Avg Air
25°C
Avg Track
75%
Humidity
50%
Rain
Ardennes forest - famous for mixed conditions
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