News DeskSpa-Francorchamps, Belgium – All eyes turn to Spa-Francorchamps as Formula 1 returns to one of its most iconic circuits for the 2025 Belgian Grand Prix, running from July 25 to 27. This year’s edition brings a unique twist as it’s the only race with a Sprint in Europe. It also marks the first race to take place following the confirmation that the Belgian Grand Prix will remain on the Formula 1 calendar for four out of the six seasons between 2026 and 2031.
Spa Circuit: Where Adrenaline Peaks
Carved into the landscape of the Ardennes Forest, the Circuit de Spa-Francorchamps is one of the longest and most admired tracks in the world. Its 7.004 km layout blends fast straights with sweeping corners and features an elevation change of 35 meters. At its heart lies the iconic Eau Rouge sequence which is widely regarded as one of the toughest corners in all of Formula 1 that helps push drivers to their absolute limit, physically, mentally, and technically.
Moments That Defined the Belgian Grand Prix
- In 2019, Charles Leclerc claimed his first-ever F1 win in a race overshadowed by the tragic loss of his friend Anthoine Hubert in a Formula 2 crash just a day earlier
- In 1998, severe rain conditions triggered a massive first-lap accident involving 13 cars, forcing a full race restart. Miraculously, everyone walked away unharmed.
- In 1995, Michael Schumacher delivered a masterclass, starting the race from 16th on the grid and going on to win in challenging weather conditions.
Schumacher, Senna, Hamilton: Legends of Spa
- Michael Schumacher – 6 wins (1992, 1995, 1996, 1997, 2001, 2002)
- Ayrton Senna – 5 wins (1985, 1988, 1989, 1990, 1991)
- Lewis Hamilton – 5 wins (2010, 2015, 2017, 2020, 2024)
- Jim Clark – 4 wins (1962, 1963, 1964, 1965)
- Kimi Räikkönen – 4 wins (2004, 2005, 2007, 2009)
You can catch the Belgian Grand Prix, along with every other race on the Formula 1 calendar on TOD, the home of premium motorsport coverage in the region.
