Spa-Francorchamps facts for kids
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| Location | Francorchamps, Spa, Belgium |
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| Time zone | GMT +1 (DST: GMT +2) |
| Major events | FIA Formula One Belgian Grand Prix Spa 24 Hours, Spa 1000km, DTM |
| Modern Circuit (2007–present) | |
| Length | 7.004 km (4.352 mi) |
| Turns | 20 |
| Race lap record | 1:47.263 ( Sebastian Vettel, Red Bull, 2009) |
| Modern Circuit (2004-2006) | |
| Length | 6.976 km (4.335 mi) |
| Turns | 19 |
| Race lap record | 1:45.108 ( Kimi Räikkönen, McLaren, 2004) |
| Modern Circuit (1994) | |
| Length | 7.001 km (4.350 mi) |
| Turns | 19 |
| Race lap record | 1:57.117 ( Damon Hill, Williams, 1994) |
| Modern Circuit (1981-1993, 1995-2003) | |
| Length | 6.968 km (4.330 mi) |
| Turns | 19 |
| Race lap record | 1:47.176 ( Michael Schumacher, Ferrari, 2002) |
| Modern Circuit (1979-1980) | |
| Length | 6.947 km (4.317 mi) |
| Turns | 17 |
| Old Circuit (1947–1978) | |
| Length | 14.1 km (8.761 mi) |
| Turns | 21 |
| Race lap record | 3:13.4 ( Henri Pescarolo, Matra, 1973 WSC) |
| Original pre-War Circuit (1921–1939) | |
| Length | 14.9 km (9.31 mi) |
| Turns | 25 |
| Race lap record | 5:04.1 ( Hermann Lang, Daimler Benz, 1937) |
The Circuit de Spa-Francorchamps is the venue of the Formula One Belgian Grand Prix and the Spa 24 Hours and 1000 km Spa endurance races. It is also home to the all Volkswagen club event, 25 Hours of Spa, run by the Uniroyal Fun Cup. It is one of the most challenging race tracks in the world. This is mainly because of its fast, hilly and twisty nature. Spa is a favourite circuit of many racing drivers and fans.
The track was designed in 1920 by Jules de Their and Henri Langlois Van Ophem. The first car race was held at the circuit in 1922. 1924 was the first running of the now famous 24 Hours of Francorchamps race. The circuit was first used for Grand Prix racing in 1925.
Images for kids
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The original 15 km track layout
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The quicker 14 km track layout
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Eau Rouge and Raidillon in 1997, with a maximum gradient in excess of 18%
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Map of the old and new (2004–2006) Spa circuits, overlaid
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A Porsche 904 GTS turning into La Source in 1965
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A satellite view of the modern circuit
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The "Raidillon" in the Eau Rouge valley
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Red water ("Eau rouge" in French) on the banks of the river close to the circuit
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Original Grand Prix Circuit (1921–1938)
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Old Grand Prix Circuit (1939–1978)
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Modern Grand Prix Circuit (1979–1980)
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Modern Grand Prix Circuit with Original Bus Stop Chicane (1981–1993, 1995–2003)
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Modern Grand Prix Circuit with Modified Bus Stop Chicane (2004–2006)
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Modern Grand Prix with New Pit Lane and Bus Stop Chicane (2007–present)
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See also
In Spanish: Circuito de Spa-Francorchamps para niños
