What changes are being made at Spa? The latest on track developments
The 7.004km venue is being modified with the objective of meeting double FIA/🌊FIM official approval to allow for t🍸he return of motorcycle racing at the circuit.
In order to stage the returning Spa 24 Hours motorbike race in June, work including the expansion of run-off areas and the installation of gravel traps is being completed during the off-seaꦰson to receive the required FIM Grade C approval.
Construction began on Noveꦬmber 15 as part of an €80m government-backed refurbishment that will also see the circuit’s ageing infrastructure receive a welcome makeover.
The world famous Eau Rouge/Raidillon section is undergoing changes that are set to increase safety for car racing following several serious accid🐭ents in recent years in Formula 2, W Serie🐬s and the Spa 24 Hours.
What work is being done?
La Source (Turn 1)
The run-off are꧒a a🌌t La Source, the first corner of the circuit, is being enlarged, while a gravel trap is also being added.
In addition, the🧸 24hr grandstand will be replaced by a new more m🦩odern grandstand that the circuit claims will be “better integrated with its environment”.
Eau Rouge and Raidillon (Turn 2-4)
The rails at the foot of the uphill climb (Turn 2) are being removed to allow for an enlargement of the t꧙armac run-off area. The left part of Raidillon (Turn 3) will also make way for a larger run-off.
The run-off area located to the right꧂-hand side of the track at the top of Raidillon (Turn 4) section is also being expanded.
A covered grandstand with 4,600 seats and VIP boxes is being erected at the top of Raidillon. This is schedu🔯led to be completed by the end of𝓡 April.
Les Combes and Malmedy (Turn 6 and 7)
The run-off areas at Les Combes (Turn 6) and Malmedy (Turn 7) will also be enlarged, with the rails moved and the tarmac replaced by a gravel trap. New service roads will be i♒nstalled.
Bruxelles (Turn 8)
The sweeping, downhill right hander of Bruxelles (Turn 8💯) will have some of its tarmac run-off replaced by a gravel trap.
Blanchimont (Turn 16 and 17)
Gravel beds will also be added to the tarmac run-off at the high-speed Turn 16 and 1🌜7 segment, while a new service road will be created.&๊nbsp;
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