F1 agrees to contract extension with traditional Belgian observe that retains it on the calendar till 2031, albeit on a rotational foundation.
The extension, which incorporates Grands Prix within the 2026, 2027, 2029 and 2031 seasons, follows important funding on the circuit in recent times, together with the addition of two new grandstands – growing capability by 10,000 – and enhancement of the off-track leisure and fan expertise.
In 2024, the Belgian Grand Prix welcomed 380,000 followers throughout the race weekend, which noticed Lewis Hamilton declare his second win of the season and his fifth at Spa.
In-built 1921, Spa-Francorchamps was one among simply seven circuits to be a part of Components 1’s maiden championship in 1950 and has since hosted 57 Grands Prix.
The Wallonian circuit is well known by followers and drivers alike for its combination of lengthy straights and difficult quick corners, together with one of the crucial well-known sections of racetrack on the planet as drivers energy via Eau Rouge and Raidillon, then on to the Kemmel straight.
At 7.004km, it’s the longest circuit on the calendar and has seen among the sport’s most adorned drivers, together with Ayrton Senna, Michael Schumacher, Niki Lauda, and Sebastian Vettel, win there. From the present grid, Lewis Hamilton, Charles Leclerc and Max Verstappen have additionally taken victory on the circuit.
This 2025 Belgian Grand Prix, scheduled for 25-27 July, will see the return of the Dash to the observe.
“The Belgian Grand Prix was one of many races that made up our maiden Championship in 1950,” stated Stefano Domenicali, “in order we kick off our seventy fifth anniversary yr it’s becoming that we will share the information of this necessary extension.
“Spa-Francorchamps is rightly lauded by drivers and followers alike as one of many most interesting racetracks on the planet and it has performed host to some unimaginable moments over its many seasons in Components 1. Lately it has undergone important work to enhance the power and general fan expertise, and I want to pay tribute to the promoter and the Authorities of Wallonia for his or her dedication and passionate help for Components 1 in Belgium.”
“I’m delighted that the Belgian Grand Prix – a must-attend occasion for Wallonia – has been confirmed on the F1 calendar for a number of years,” added Pierre-Yves Jeholet, Vice President of the Walloon Authorities and Minister of the Economic system. “The circuit supplies the Area with high-quality sports activities infrastructure able to internet hosting distinctive occasions, and because of the FIA Components 1 World Championship, Spa-Francorchamps, and thru it, Wallonia, is positioned on the centre of world consideration. Along with this worldwide showcase, the occasion generates important financial advantages for Wallonia, in addition to for Belgium. The extension of this relationship over a number of years can even permit the circuit groups to plan for the long run, which is massively optimistic.”
“We’re each very pleased with this renewal, which displays the mutual belief constructed as we have now upgraded our infrastructure and delivered report attendance and implausible fan expertise over current years,” stated Melchior Wathelet, President of Spa Grand Prix, and Vanessa Maes, CEO of Spa Grand Prix. “This contract extension has as soon as once more been made doable because of the help of the Walloon Authorities but in addition the followers of what we imagine is probably the most lovely circuit on the planet. Collectively we’re strengthening our dedication to the event of our fantastic area.”
