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Spa Franchorchamps circuit
Drivers and fans alike love races at Spa-Francorchamps.
A dull race at Spa is very rare, and most
drivers today say that the course is one
of the two most challenging race tracks
in the world (in addition to Japan's
Suzuka Circuit).
Over the years, the Spa course has been
modified several times and today it has
been shortened to 4.3 miles and is a fast
and hilly route through the Ardennes where
speeds in excess of 330 km/h can be reached.
Since inception, the place has been famous
for its unpredictable weather. Frequently
drivers confront a part of the course that
is clear and bright while another stretch
is rainy and slippery.
The most famous part of the circuit is the
Eau Rouge / Raidillon combination. Having
negotiated the La Source hairpin, drivers
race down a straight before being launched
steeply uphill into a sweeping left-right-left
collection of corners (the first of which
is the actual Eau Rouge bend, the rest of
the climb being called Raidillon) with a
blind summit. The challenge for drivers
has always been to take Eau Rouge-Raidillon
flat out, at speeds exceeding 300km/h. However,
this is now considered rather normal thanks
to modifications made to the circuit, and
the high downforce of modern Formula One
cars.
Region
Spa is recognised throughout the world for
its water, next to this it is the home to
one of the greatest circuits on the Formula
One calendar. The Romans were the first
people to discover its natural springs deep
in the Ardennes countryside, and people
still visit the town today in search of
hydrotherapy. The biggest industry in the
town is the famous bottled water company,
Spa. Spa itself is the obvious place to
go out when going to Belgian
Grand Prix. With its many outdoor cafes
and restaurants, it is full of charm. Spa
even has a Casino!
Liege and Brussels are a 40-minute and
two-hour drive respectively, so there is
something for everyone at the Belgian Grand
Prix.
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