Overview

The Belgian Grand Prix is held at the Circuit de Spa-Francorchamps, Spa is a favourite circuit of many racing drivers and fans. It is one of the most challenging race tracks in the world, mainly due to its fast, hilly and twisty nature. The race is hels over 44 laps, 308.052 km (191.415 mi).

The Formula 1 returned to Spa for 2007 after being dropped in 2006. The track received a major renovation which started on November 6, 2006 and finished in May 2007, costing around €19 million. The Bus Stop chicane was moved back towards Blanchimont and the La Source hairpin moved forward. This allowed more space for the new pit lane. The modifications gave a longer start/finish straight.

Modifications for 2010 season were also made with a new tarmac runoff added to the inside and outside of Les Combes for the 2010 race, to bring the track in line with the prevailing trends at other Formula One circuits.

Recent winners

2011 - Sebastian Vettel - Red Bull-Renault

2010 - Lewis Hamilton - McLaren-Mercedes

2009 - Kimi Räikkönen - Ferrari

2008 - Felipe Massa - Ferrari

Dates

The 2012 Belgian Grand Prix will be the 12th race of the Formaula One Season and will be held on the 31 Aug - 02 Sep