Circuit de Spa Francorchamps — The track has been described by many as the world’s top motor racing circuit. It winds its way along the magnificent Ardennes mountains.
It hosts the Formula One Belgian Grand Prix as well as the Spa 24 hours race.
Location — Located between the Belgian towns of Francorchamps, Malmedy and Stavelot.
Opened — 1924
Address — Circuit de Spa Francorchamps, Circuit House, Route du Circuit 55, Francorchamps 4970, Belgium
Major Events — FIA Formula One Grand Prix Belgium, GP2, F3, Spa 24 hours Endurance race, Volkswagen club event, 1000km, DTM.
Circuit Length — 6,968 km
Spectator Capacity — around 70.000
Directions — The Spa circuit lies in the Ardennes forest region of Belgium, 50 km south-west of Aachen, 50 km south of Maastricht and 50 km south-east of Liege. It’s easy accessible through motorway E40, E25 and E42 (A27).
From Liege take the E5 motorway towards Aachen, then head south on the E42 (A27) motorway towards St. Wilth/Trier. Take exit 10 to Spa Francorchamps. From the North leave at exit 8 to Spa or at exit 10 to go directly to Francorchamps and the circuit. Alternatively, use exit 11 if you are going to Stavelot.
When flying to Belgium you can either fly to Brussels Intl Airport in Zaventem or Brussels South airport in Charleroi. Other options include the German airports of Frankfurt, Flughafen Stuttgart STR and Dusseldorf Airport.
