Belgian Grand Prix, F1 and Spa
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Does F1 Really Have a Future at Spa?
Spa-Francorchamps is beloved, but after Sunday's Belgian Grand Prix, it's time to face the question: Can it work in Formula 1 anymore?
The famously rainy circuit’s dangerous nature even led to its removal from the F1 calendar in the 1970s, before it rejoined in a shortened format in 1983. Its safety suitability came under scrutiny again in 2023, when Dutch driver Dilano van ‘t Hoff died following an accident in a junior series race.
Red Bull Racing has introduced an update package for both the Belgian and Hungarian Grands Prix. After the opening day at Circuit de Spa-Francorchamps, it's now clearer what changes have been made
Seven-time world champion Lewis Hamilton said he will be taking up the matter with the FIA after his shock Q1 exit during the Belgian GP qualifying.
Circuit de Spa-Francorchamps, home to the Belgian Grand Prix, holds a special place in the Formula One world as one of the seven tracks that were part of the maiden world championship in 1950.
Prior to the Belgian Grand Prix, GPblog was already able to report the updates Red Bull Racing would bring to the Belgian Ardennes. These updates were then spotted in the pit lane on Thursday. The
Drivers' Championship leader Oscar Piastri secured pole position for the Belgium Grand Prix Sprint Race, setting a blistering time which rival Max Verstappen could not beat. Piastri cleared Verstappen by more than four-tenths and cleared his teammate Lando Norris by six-tenths.
Melchior Wathelet, chairman of the board of directors of the Circuit de Spa-Francorchamps, added: “My thoughts are with Nathalie’s family, her parents, her loved ones and her teams.
The circuit has yet to fully reveal the work being done at the section of the course. We should know the full extent of the track's modifications by the start of Circuit de Spa-Francorchamps' 2022 ...
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Yardbarker on MSNFormula 2 Championship Battle Continues in Belgium at the Spa-Francorchamps
After a brief pause, Formula 2 returns to the legendary Spa circuit, ready to shake up the drivers’ standings once again. Following a three-week break, Formula 2 resumes with the ninth round of the 2025 season at the iconic Circuit de Spa-Francorchamps.