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Belgian GP Secures Three-Year F1 Contract Extension
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Formula 1 and Spa Grand Prix reached an agreement for the Belgian Grand Prix to remain on the F1 calendar until at least 2021.
The first Belgian Grand Prix took place at Spa-Francorchamps in 1950. Back then, the circuit was a 14km road course winding through the villages of Burnenville, Malmedy and Stavelot and featuring the legendary Masta Kink. Following safety concerns, the track was revised for 1983, shrinking down to 7km.
"Formula 1 was born in Europe and the future of this sport needs to maintain its solid roots, while expanding globally and Spa-Francorchamps is part of that fantastic history. We are particularly pleased that the new agreement is an improvement on the previous one, for Formula 1 and for our partner Spa Grand Prix, so that fans attending this race will enjoy a truly unforgettable experience,” F1 Director of Promoters and Business Relations Chloe Targett-Adams said.
The 2018 Belgian Grand Prix will take place on August 24-26.
(Photo courtesy of Formula 1).
The first Belgian Grand Prix took place at Spa-Francorchamps in 1950. Back then, the circuit was a 14km road course winding through the villages of Burnenville, Malmedy and Stavelot and featuring the legendary Masta Kink. Following safety concerns, the track was revised for 1983, shrinking down to 7km.
"Formula 1 was born in Europe and the future of this sport needs to maintain its solid roots, while expanding globally and Spa-Francorchamps is part of that fantastic history. We are particularly pleased that the new agreement is an improvement on the previous one, for Formula 1 and for our partner Spa Grand Prix, so that fans attending this race will enjoy a truly unforgettable experience,” F1 Director of Promoters and Business Relations Chloe Targett-Adams said.
The 2018 Belgian Grand Prix will take place on August 24-26.
(Photo courtesy of Formula 1).
