Liege and Brussels are a 40-minute and two-hour drive respectively, so there is something for everyone at the Belgian Grand Prix. F1Corporate suggests Hotels in either Liege or in Aachen (Germany). We will be pleased to assist you and offer a package suitable for your Formula One travel party.
Spa Franchorchamps circuit
Drivers and fans alike love races at Spa-Francorchamps. A dull race at Spa is very rare, and most drivers today say that the course is one of the two most challenging race tracks in the world (in addition to Japan's Suzuka Circuit).
Over the years, the Spa course has been modified several times and today it has been shortened to 4.3 miles and is a fast and hilly route through the Ardennes where speeds in excess of 330 km/h can be reached. Since inception, the place has been famous for its unpredictable weather. Frequently drivers confront a part of the course that is clear and bright while another stretch is rainy and slippery.
The most famous part of the circuit is the Eau Rouge / Raidillon combination. Having negotiated the La Source hairpin, drivers race down a straight before being launched steeply uphill into a sweeping left-right-left collection of corners (the first of which is the actual Eau Rouge bend, the rest of the climb being called Raidillon) with a blind summit. The challenge for drivers has always been to take Eau Rouge-Raidillon flat out, at speeds exceeding 300km/h. However, this is now considered rather normal thanks to modifications made to the circuit, and the high downforce of modern Formula One cars.
Region
Spa is recognised throughout the world for its water, next to this it is the home to one of the greatest circuits on the Formula One calendar. The Romans were the first people to discover its natural springs deep in the Ardennes countryside, and people still visit the town today in search of hydrotherapy. The biggest industry in the town is the famous bottled water company, Spa. Spa itself is the obvious place to go out when going to Belgian Grand Prix. With its many outdoor cafes and restaurants, it is full of charm. Spa even has a Casino!
Formula One Admission Tickets
At almost seven kilometres, Spa-Francorchamps is the longest track on the Formula One calendar. As a result, a general admission ticket may seem quite a daunting prospect because there is a lot of ground to cover - a lot of which is wooded and hilly. In reality, however, it is arguably the best way to see one of the greatest tracks on the calendar. For those who prefer a seat, there are grandstands at all the key corners - La Source, Eau Rouge, Pouhon etc - and ticket prices are divided into three groups: gold, silver and bronze.
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