Formula 1 to race in Belgium until 2025

Published on 13 October 2023 by de redactie

Formula 1 has today announced that the Belgian Grand Prix will remain on the Formula 1 calendar until 2025 following a one-year extension. Circuit de Spa-Francorchamps has undergone significant development of its infrastructure in recent years, which includes a 10,000-capacity increase at the circuit through the addition of two new grandstands, as well as offering a wider variety of entertainment for fans across the weekend including the addition of live music concerts. This year’s Belgian Grand Prix saw an attendance of 380,000 people across the weekend, an increase of 20,000 on the 2022 Grand Prix.

The iconic circuit holds a rich history in Formula 1 and is loved among the drivers for its mixture of long straights and challenging fast corners. Spanning 7.004km, Spa-Francorchamps is the longest circuit on the Formula 1 calendar and has hosted 56 Grands Prix since its first race in 1950.

Stefano Domenicali, president and CEO of Formula 1, said: “Spa is synonymous with Formula 1 having been one of the circuits in our first ever season and is much-loved by fans and drivers alike, so I am delighted to extend our relationship with them until 2025. The promoter has taken big strides in the last few years to improve the fan experience and infrastructure, and work is ongoing between all the stakeholders with a clear focus on delivering safe and exciting racing. I would like to thank the promoter and the Government of Wallonia for their continued support.”

Visit the Belgian Grand Prix and cheer on Max! Order your tickets for the Max Verstappen Grand Stand at Spa-Francorchamps now via www.verstappen.com!