Spa on the F1 calendar until 2025

Spa in the F1 calendar until 2025

Formula 1 has announced that the Belgian Grand Prix will remain on the calendar until 2025 after a one-year extension.

The iconic Spa-Francorchamps circuit boasts a rich history in F1, having hosted 56 Grand Prix since its first race in 1950, and is the longest circuit on the current calendar at 7.004 kilometers.

In recent years, the track has had significant development of its infrastructure, including an increase of 10,000 seats through the addition of two new grandstands, as well as offering a wider variety of entertainment for fans, including the addition of live music concerts.

This year’s Belgian Grand Prix was attended by 380,000 people over the weekend, an increase of 20,000 over the 2022 edition of the event.

"Spa è synonymous with Formula 1 having been one of the circuits in our first ever season and è much loved by both fans and drivers, so I am delighted to extend our relationship with them until 2025," said Stefano Domenicali, Formula 1 Chairman and CEO.

"The promoter has made great strides in recent years to improve the fan experience and infrastructure, and work è ongoing among all stakeholders with a clear focus on providing safe and exciting racing. I would like to thank the promoter and the Walloon government for their continued support."

Willy Borsus, Vice President and Minister of Economy of Wallonia, added: "We are proud and excited to announce that the Formula 1 Grand Prix will be held in Wallonia in 2025. Our region will once again rise to the top of the international stage, thanks to its high-quality events and legendary sports infrastructure.

"Beyond the prestige, I would like to emphasize the significant economic impact this event brings to Wallonia and Belgium. According to a study conducted in 2021, the Grand Prix generates positive spillovers for our region of 41.8 million euros, net of public funding, which is constantly decreasing.

"These figures are a solid indication of the financial impact and the positive outlook means that we can expect even more positive results this year.

"The Formula 1 Grand Prix thus embodies both an emblematic moment for motor sports and a powerful engine of economic growth for our region."