🇧🇪 Circuit de Spa-Francorchamps – Track Facts
📍 Location
Stavelot, Belgium
🏁 Event Details
- First Grand Prix: 1950
- 2025 Race Dates: July 25–27, 2025
- Race Number: 13th race of the 2025 season
- Title: Formula 1 Moët & Chandon Belgian Grand Prix 2025
- Sunday Race Laps: 44
- Total Race Distance: 308.052 km
- Circuit Length: 7.004 km
- Number of Turns: 19
- DRS Zones: 2 detection zones
- Sprint Weekend: Yes – Sprint race on Saturday, July 26
⏱️ Records
- Lap Record: 1:46.286 – Valtteri Bottas (2018)
🏆 Recent Belgian Grand Prix Winners
| Year | Driver | Team |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | Max Verstappen | Red Bull Racing |
| 2023 | Max Verstappen | Red Bull Racing |
| 2022 | Max Verstappen | Red Bull Racing |
| 2021 | Max Verstappen* | Red Bull Racing |
| 2020 | Lewis Hamilton | Mercedes |
Note: 2021 race was shortened due to heavy rain, only a few laps run under Safety Car.
✨ Notable Circuit Features
- Legendary elevation changes through Eau Rouge & Raidillon
- One of the longest tracks in F1
- Mix of high-speed straights and technical corners
- High risk of weather changes mid-race
👥 Fan Guide
- Best Grandstand Views:
- Gold 2 & Gold 3 – Great vantage point over Eau Rouge
- Blanchimont Area – Popular with fans for general admission access
- What to Pack:
- Waterproof jacket, umbrella, and comfy walking shoes
- Ear protection and sunscreen (yes – sometimes both in one day)
- Travel Tips:
- Closest airport: Liège Airport (LGG) or Brussels Airport (BRU)
- Consider arriving early to avoid traffic congestion in Spa area
- Shuttles available from major Belgian cities
