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Race Weekend

Weekend Starts

Friday, 17 July 2026

Race Day

Sunday, 19 July 2026

Race Time

13:00:00 (UK)

Sprint

Days Until Race

125 days

About

Spa-Francorchamps is widely regarded as the "greatest circuit in the world." Set in the Ardennes Forest, its 7km layout is the longest in F1. It features the most iconic corner in motorsport: Eau Rouge/Raidillon, a high-speed flick that compresses the cars into the ground before launching them uphill. Spa is an "old-school" masterpiece that rewards bravery and mechanical endurance.

Circuit Information

Circuit de Spa-Francorchamps

Circuit Type

Track

Circuit Length

7.004 km

Number of Turns

19 turns

Grandstands

Gold 1 (Pit Straight), Gold 2 (Eau Rouge), Silver 3 (Pouhon), and the Speed Corner.

Ticket Prices

Below are the lead-in prices for both General Admission and Grandstands for 1-day (Sunday) and 3-day (Weekend) passes for the 2026 season in GBP (£).

Ticket Type	Price
General Admission - Sunday	£140.00
General Admission - 3 Day	£190.00
Grandstand Admission - Sunday	£260.00
Grandstand Admission - 3 Day	£350.00

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Sunday-only tickets are often 70-80% of the cost of the full 3-day weekend. Prices correct as of 5th February 2026.

Location

The circuit is located between the towns of Spa, Francorchamps, and Stavelot. Spa is a historic "water-cure" town famous for its thermal springs. The nearest major city is Liège, known for its waffles and industrial history.

Location fact

Because the track is so long, it can be pouring rain at the "Bus Stop" chicane while the track is bone-dry at the "Stavelot" corner.

Address

Route du Circuit 55, 4970 Francorchamps, Belgium

GPS Coordinates

Latitude: 50.437200°

Longitude: 5.971400°

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Travel Information

Airlines: Fly into Brussels (BRU) or Charleroi (CRL).

Trains: The nearest station is Verviers-Central. From there, you must take a 45-minute bus (Line 395 or 294) to the track.

Roads: The E42 motorway is the main link. Traffic is notoriously difficult, so early arrival is essential.

Local Transport: Most fans camp or use organized "F1 Express" coach services from Brussels or Liège.

Fan Culture, Viewing & Weather

Fan Culture: Hardcore racing purists. Fans hike through the woods to find the best viewing spots. The atmosphere is rugged, damp, and deeply passionate.

Best Viewing: Pouhon (Silver 3). Watching the cars take this double-left-hander at 180mph is a physical lesson in G-forces.

Weather: "Spa Weather" is a term for a reason. Expect rain at any moment, even if the sun is shining. Pack a poncho and mud-boots.

Historical Results

Previous winners and podium finishers at this circuit (since 2017)

Season	Winner	2nd Place	3rd Place
2025	Oscar Piastri	Lando Norris	Charles Leclerc
2024	Lewis Hamilton	Oscar Piastri	Charles Leclerc
2023	Max Verstappen	Sergio Perez	Charles Leclerc
2022	Max Verstappen	Sergio Perez	Carlos Sainz
2021	Max Verstappen	George Russell	Lewis Hamilton
2020	Lewis Hamilton	Valtteri Bottas	Max Verstappen
2019	Charles Leclerc	Lewis Hamilton	Valtteri Bottas
2018	Sebastian Vettel	Lewis Hamilton	Max Verstappen
2017	Lewis Hamilton	Sebastian Vettel	Daniel Ricciardo
2016	Nico Rosberg	Daniel Ricciardo	Lewis Hamilton

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UK TV Times

Sky Sports F1

Session	Date	On Air	Start
Practice 1	Fri 17 Jul	12:00	12:30
Practice 2	Fri 17 Jul	15:45	16:00
Practice 3	Sat 18 Jul	11:15	11:30
Qualifying	Sat 18 Jul	14:00	15:00
Grand Prix	Sun 19 Jul	12:30	14:00

All times UK (GMT/BST). Sky Sports F1 is available via Sky, NOW TV, and Virgin Media.

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Quick Facts

Country:
Belgium 🇧🇪
Nearest City:
Brussels
Track Type:
Track Circuit
Round:
12 of 24

Where to Sit

Our independent guide to the best grandstands and viewing spots at Circuit de Spa-Francorchamps.

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