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Spa-Francorchamps gets new contract, but not for every season
Formula One will continue to operate at the Spa-Francorchamps circuit for years to come. Formula One Management and the Belgian owners have announced their agreement until 2031. But there is a catch: Formula One will no longer descend on the Ardennes every season. There will be no Belgian Grand Prix in 2028 and 2030.
Signing a contract with Spa "fitting" for F1
In a press release announcing the new deal between the two parties, Stefano Domenicali, President and CEO of Formula 1, said: "The Belgian Grand Prix was one of the races that made up our maiden Championship in 1950, so as we kick off our 75th anniversary year it is fitting that we can share the news of this important extension. Spa-Francorchamps is rightly lauded by drivers and fans alike as one of the finest racetracks in the world and it has played host to some incredible moments over its many seasons in Formula 1.
"In recent years it has undergone significant work to improve the facility and overall fan experience, and I would like to pay tribute to the promoter and the Government of Wallonia for their dedication and passionate support for Formula 1 in Belgium."
There were also comments from both Melchior Wathelet, President of Spa Grand Prix, and Vanessa Maes, CEO of Spa Grand Prix, who added: "We are both very proud of this renewal, which reflects the mutual trust built as we have upgraded our infrastructure and delivered record attendance and fantastic fan experience over recent years.
"This contract extension has once again been made possible thanks to the support of the Walloon Government but also the fans of what we believe is the most beautiful circuit in the world. Together we are strengthening our commitment to the development of our wonderful region."
This article was created in collaboration with Ludo van Denderen
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