All you need to know about the Formula 1 Belgium Grand Prix track, the Spa-Francorchamps, including track statistics, records, and history.
Spa-Francorchamps, near Spa, Belgium, is a delightful watch on the F1 Calendar featuring some of the most famous high-speed turns in Formula 1.
The racing track has been around for more than a century and was a featured track during the first F1 World Championships in 1950. The track features iconic corners including Eau Rouge, Raidillon and Blanchimont, which are up there for some of the most famous challenges in racing.
The nearest F1 team factory to Spa-Francorchamps is the Audi HQ at Hinwil in Switzerland, which is just under 400 miles away.
Spa-Francorchamps Statistics & Records
First F1 Race: 1950
Lap Record: 1:44.701 - Sergio Perez, Red Bull Racing (2024)
Most Wins: 6, Michael Schumacher
Most Wins by Constructor: 18, Ferrari
First Monaco GP Winner: Juan Manuel Fangio (Alfa Romeo)
2025 Monaco GP Winner: Oscar Piastri (McLaren)
Seven-time world champion Michael Schumacher holds the record for the most Belgian Grand Prix wins with six, including three in a row from 1995 to 1997. Ayrton Senna and Lewis Hamilton each have five wins at Spa.
Max Verstappen has won the race three times, in 2021, 2022 and 2023, while Oscar Piastri added his name to the list after winning for McLaren last season.
The current lap record at Spa-Fancorchamps was set by Sergio Perez with Red Bull Racing during the 2024 F1 Belgian Grand Prix.
Where is the Spa-Francorchamps?
Spa-Francorchamps is located in the Belgium countryside in the Ardennes Forest. The track is located in the Eastern part of the country, roughly 85 miles from the capital city of Brussels.
The closest town to the racing track is the town of Spa, located roughly five miles southeast of the track.
Spa-Francorchamps Track Guide, Layout and Turns
Spa-Francorchamps is one of the longest, fastest, and famed tracks on the F1 calendar.
The track is a modern yet historic 4.3 mile (7.004 kilometer) circuit that has stayed relatively the same since 1979. The total distance of the Belgian Grand Prix at Spa is 191.4 miles (308.1 kilometers) long.
The Raidillon-Eau Rouge corner is one of the most famous turns in F1, with cars taking the uphill corner at 190 mph. Another key section is the rapid left hand turn, Blanchimont.
Spa-Francorchamps History
The first race held at Spa took place in 1922, while the inaugural Grand Prix event was hosted in 1925. That year, the race was won by the legendary driver Alberto Ascari in an Alfa Romeo.
Once the venue joined the Grand Prix ranks in 1925, its brutal layout meant it was frequently added to and removed from the schedule. Modifications deemed it suitable for inclusion in the first official F1 World Championship in 1950. however, the decision to shorten the track led to tighter corners and blistering speeds.
Further changes were made in 1969, but the race was moved in 1971 due to fresh safety concerns, and it did not return until 1983. Since F1’s return in 1983, Spa-Francorchamps has been a staple of the calendar.
When was Spa-Francorchamps Built?
the Spa-Francorchamps track was erected in the early 1920s, and officially opened in August 1921. The original circuit was designed in 1920 and incorporated public roads running between the areas of Francorchamps, Malmedy and Stavelot.
Who Designed Spa-Franchorchamps?
Spa-Francorchamps was designed by Jules de Thier and Henri Langolis van Ophem.
Over the years, the track changed to make racing safer and faster. Modern circuit designer Hermann Tilke has overseen many of these safety upgrades.
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