Belgian GP

Length : 6.9km

Profile :
Time difference: GMT +2
No of Laps: 44
Race Distance: 306.592 km
Lap Record: Kimi Raikkonen (FIN), Mercedes-McLaren, 2004, 1min 45.108 secs

Directions :
Spa-Francorchamps is situated in central Belgium between Liege and Brussels.
The nearest international airport is Brussels Zavantem, approximately 110 km (70 miles) away, but private planes are able to use Spa La Souveniere airport which is only 5km (3 miles) away.

Address :
Circuit de Spa-Francorchamps
Circuit House
Route de Circuit 55
B-4970 Francorchamps
Tel: (32) 87 275146/275143
Fax: (32) 87 275551

History :
The Grand Prix circus returned to Spa in 2007 after an absence due to failed negotiations over tobacco adverstising.
In every sense one of the classics on the calendar. A circuit both spectacular and emotive; La Source hairpin, the downhill plunge to Eau Rouge, the forest setting and the longest lap distance in the World Championship.
But the weather and size of the track means it can be problematic for drivers. It can be dry in one place and wet in another.
Some of the course follows public roads, but the track boasts excellent facilities for teams, officials and media. It has been the home of the Belgian Grand Prix on a permanent basis since 1985.