Where should I sit at Spa-Francorchamps?
Where to sit at Spa-Francorchamps
- #1 Start/Finish straight. Grandstands Gold 1 (Pit), Gold 8 (Source) and Gold 9 (Pole Position)
- #3 La Source. Grandstands Gold 8 (Source)
- #5 Blanchimont. Grandstand Gold 6 (Chicane) and general admission area between turns 16 and 18.
- #7 Pouhon.
- #9 Rivage.
- #11 Malmedy.
How long is Spa-Francorchamps in miles?
4.352 mi
Circuit de Spa-Francorchamps
| Major events | Formula One Belgian Grand Prix Blancpain Endurance Series Spa 24 Hours World Endurance Championship 6 Hours of Spa Spa-Classic FIA World Rallycross Championship World RX of Benelux |
| Modern circuit with new pit lane and Bus Stop Chicane (2007–present) | |
|---|---|
| Length | 7.004 km (4.352 mi) |
| Turns | 20 |
What is the lap record at Spa?
1m 41.252s
Mercedes’ Lewis Hamilton broke the track record not once but twice in qualifying for the Belgian Grand Prix, eventually establishing a new record of 1m 41.252s with a breath-taking effort around the iconic 7.004km Spa-Francorchamps.
Can you visit Spa-Francorchamps?
Individual visit: Individual guided tours / bookings are expected to restart in early September, according to the evolution of the covid restrictions. Practical Information : Unless indicated otherwise, the meeting point for guided tours is at the Ster entrance.
How do you make Spa Francorchamps?
Spa-Francorchamps is close to the E42 motorway and police control traffic flow on the narrow country lanes near the circuit on race weekend. You’ll need to pay for parking next to the circuit, which costs €16 per day. You can also take the train from nearby cities such as Liège, Aachen, Maastricht or Brussels.
Who holds the fastest lap at Spa?
Valtteri Bottas
Belgian Grand Prix Facts
| Circuit Name | Circuit de Spa Francorchamps |
|---|---|
| Race Distance | 44 laps (308.052km) |
| Lap Record (2007-present layout) | 1:46.286, Valtteri Bottas (Mercedes, 2018) |
| 2021 Result | 1st Max Verstappen (Red Bull) 00:03:27.071 |
| 2nd George Russell (Williams) +1.995s |
How far is Brussels from spa?
70 miles
Brussels to Spa by train
| Journey time | From 1h 51m |
|---|---|
| Distance | 70 miles (113 km) |
| Frequency | 19 trains per day |
| First train | 00:20 |
| Last train | 22:57 |
How to access the circuit of Spa Francorchamps?
An international meeting point, Spa-Francorchamps is ideally connected to the main access routes and access road signage is easy to follow. Download the main access routes here: maps, Circuit plans, access by car, by plane or by train.
What does Pouhon mean in circuit of Spa?
After a straight line of descent, the Pouhon is negotiated at dizzying speeds. On the etymological level, Pouhon is a ferruginous mineral spring which has given Spa its repute. The word means the place where the water springs from.
Where is Pouhon in the Belgian Grand Prix?
Pouhon is turn 10 of the Spa-Francorchamps circuit, following on from a short, steep downhill straight. A critical point in the circuit, this is a very quick downhill left-hander, tackled at speeds of around 290km/h in 5th gear.
Where are the apex markers at Spa Francorchamps?
Keep the car all the way over to the left, you can use a little of the entry curb in the dry (don’t touch it in the wet) There aren’t really any apex markers for this left, however if you have you vision well ahead of yourself you’ll find the right line (watch the video for more detail)