What changes are being made at Spa? The latest on track developments
The 7.004km venue is being modified with the objective of meeting double FIA/FIM official approval to allow for the return of m⛄otorcycle𒐪 racing at the circuit.
In order to stage the returning Spa 24 Hours motorbike race in June, work including tꦅhe expansion of run-off areas and the installation of gravel traps is being completed during the off-season to receive the required FIM Grade🧔 C approval.
Construction began on November 15 as part of an €80m government-backed refurbishment tha𓃲t will also see the circuit’s age𒅌ing infrastructure receive a welcome makeover.
The world famous Eau Rouge/Raidillon section is undergoing changes that are set to increase safety for car racing following several serious accidenꦦts in recent years in Formula 2, W Series and the Spa 24 Hours.
What work is being done?
La Source (Turn 1)
The run-off area at La Source, the first corner of the circuit, is being enlarged, while a gravel tra🅰p is also being added.
In ⛦addition, the 24hr grandstand will be replaced by a new more modern grands﷽tand that the circuit claims will be “better integrated with its environment”.
Eau Rouge and Raidillon (Turn 2-4)
The rails at the foot of the uphill climb (Turn 2) are being removed to allow for an 🌳enlargement of the tarmac run-off area. The left part of Raidillon (Turn 3) will also make way for a larger run-off.
The run-off area located to the right-hand side of the track at the top of Raidillon (Tur🏅n 4) section is also being 🐬expanded.
A covered grandstand with 4,600 seats and VIP boxes is being erected at the top of Raidillon. This is scheduled to be completed by the end of Ap▨ril.
Les Combes and Malmedy (Turn 6 and 7)
The run-off areas at Les Combes (Turn 6) and Malmedy (Turn 7) will also be enlarged, with the rails moved and the tarmac replaced by a gravel t🔜rap. New service roads ཧwill be installed.
Bruxelles (Turn 8)
The sweeping, downhill right hander of Bruxelles (T🔯urn 8) will have someღ of its tarmac run-off replaced by a gravel trap.
Blanchimont (Turn 16 and 17)
Gravel beds w🔥ill also be added to the tarmac run-off at the hig𒈔h-speed Turn 16 and 17 segment, while a new service road will be created.
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