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Circuit de Spa-Francorchamps

Get ready for a super-fast race track in Belgium that's like a rollercoaster for cars!

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Circuit De Spa Francorchamps

Circuit De Spa Francorchamps

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Circuit de Spa-Francorchamps, April 22, 2018 SkySat (cropped)
Saroléa Royal damesfiets Musée du Circuit de Spa-Francorchamps 1-02-2024 14-22-01
MG type J2 1933 Musée du Circuit de Spa-Francorchamps 1-02-2024
Musée du Circuit de Spa-Francorchamps (3)
Alfa Romeo GTA 1965 Guilia Sprint Musée du Circuit de Spa-Francorchamps 1-02-2024
Ferrari F40 Musée du Circuit de Spa-Francorchamps 1-02-2024 14-20-42
Circuit de Spa-Francorchamps 2004-2006
Lotus 20-22 1962 formule Junior Musée du Circuit de Spa-Francorchamps 1-02-2024 14-15-58
Circuit de Spa-Francorchamps (2)
2017 FIA Formula 2 Championship, Circuit de Spa-Francorchamps (36997604900)
2017 FIA Formula 2 Championship, Circuit de Spa-Francorchamps (36997604900) (cropped)

Key Facts

Location
Francorchamps, Stavelot, Belgium.
Track Length
7.004 kilometers (4.352 miles).
First Grand Prix
1925.
Famous Race
Belgian Grand Prix.
Fun Fact
The track is so long, it's like running across 7 football fields!

Meet the Speedy Spa Track!

Imagine a super long, twisty road where amazing race cars zoom by! That's the Circuit de Spa-Francorchamps in Belgium. It's a special place for racing that's about 7 kilometers long. That's like running across 7 football fields! It's famous for hosting the Belgian Grand Prix, where the fastest drivers in the world compete.

From Old Roads to a New Track!

A long, long time ago, this race track used to be on regular roads! Can you imagine race cars driving past houses and trees? It was much longer then, over 14 kilometers! But to keep drivers safe, they built a new, permanent track. It's still super exciting but much safer for everyone.

Why Spa is a Racing Star!

This track is a big deal in the racing world! It's not just for Formula One cars; it also hosts other cool races like the 24 Hours of Spa. That's a race that goes on for a whole day and night! It's one of the longest races anywhere, and it shows how tough and exciting racing can be.

Rollercoaster Turns and Big Jumps!

What makes Spa so special are its amazing turns and hills. Some parts go up and down like a rollercoaster! One famous corner is called Eau Rouge, and it's super fast and tricky. Drivers have to be very brave and skilled to race through it. It's a true test of a driver's talent!

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