Formula One Belgian Grand Prix
Spa Francorchamps
- Date: 30/08/09
- Circuit Length: 7.004km
- Race Distance: 308.052km (44 laps)
- Winner 2008: Felipe Massa – Ferrari
Circuit Guide
BMW on Spa:
Technical Insight – Willy Rampf
“Spa is a natural race track in the classical sense. Most of the drivers love it here – and for good reason. Eau Rouge is one of the most spectacular corners in Formula One, which will now be more of a challenge for the drivers again with the reduction in the cars’ downforce. Spa requires less downforce than most of the other circuits in F1. The big unknown in the Ardennes is always the weather – it can change completely in a matter of minutes, but sometimes only on certain sections of the tracks.”
Drivers eye – Nick Heidfeld
“I like circuits – such as Spa – which have a very distinctive character. At seven kilometres, a lap of this rollercoaster track is very long and features some special corners. The most famous is Eau Rouge. It may not be quite as breathtaking as before, but powering through it is still a great feeling. I also recommend this as a place to watch the race from, but make sure you bring your rain gear. The weather is unpredictable. In 2008 I took the line that it would rain quite heavily towards the end of the race, and changing tyres at the right time got me onto the podium.”
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