Formula 1 Circuit, Spa Francorchamps, Belgium

Advantages: exciting varied track, the ultimate ‘drivers’ circuit - many chances of over taking, location amidst lush forest
Disadvantages: none really..(often wet..?)

...many of my F1 reviews Formula 1 tickets are quite expensive, but Spa is a unique circuit and in my opinion the best to witness some truly gripping motor racing. Current 2001 tickets offer Bronze, Silver and Gold tickets depending on how many days practice you wish to see. The Bronze is the cheapest ticket starting at 86 Euros (~£53) rising to the Gold 3- day ticket costing 347 Euros (~£217). For current details please check the official Spa Francorchamps ...
...the tense atmosphere as 22 Formula one cars are lined up on Grid with 800bhp under their bonnets waiting for the lights to go red and start….Montoya in Pole position on the world’s most spectacular circuit hoping, just hoping to win his first Grand Prix….Unfortunately Williams were not to be as lucky in the race as they were in Qualifying..and more high drama was to unfold.. This race was full of drama even before it began…. ... Read review

Advantages: The beauty, The excitement, Nice waffles, Track has few imperefections, The speed, Eau Rouge
Disadvantages: Doubts over some of the facilities, Choice of food. Volatile weather, Need to pay for toilets, Getting there, Getting back, Eau Rouge

...wish to get to the Formula One paddock (which has some work being done to it on the access front it seems). To be fair, the closest car parking is much closer to the track than Silverstone, and when the paths are dry, they are not too bad to walk on, it’s a different story when it rains, the drainage outside the paddock is quite poor. Also the gradient makes walking tiring. Getting around isn’t too difficult, you might need a scooter ...
...is for access to the Formula One events but assuming it’s similar, then you get the same thing as you get at Silverstone, access to the Grandstands etc costs extra (and the grandstands are in similar condition; i.e. acceptable and can give good viewing). But for the non-Grandstand punter, Spa is better than Silverstone because it’s length allows for places so that you can get a good position to view the race; for example, for one of the ... Read review

Advantages: A beautiful location, great hospitality
Disadvantages: Long circuit

...Jaguar Racing at the Spa Formula 1 Grand Prix. Whilst I realise that this opinion will concentrate on the corporate side of visiting the event, rather than as a member of the general public, I still wanted to share what was an unbelievable weekend. Our trip started on Friday afternoon when we headed off to Belgium (unfortunately we couldn’t get to the Friday practice sessions!) Our journey took us through the Channel Tunnel, then driving via ...
...After this there was a Formula 3000 race, which had a quite spectacular crash on the first corner, then qualifying for the Porsche Supercup. We left the circuit at around 4.30 pm as, it seems, did everyone else as progress away from the circuit was extremely slow and there were long queues in all directions. It was at this point that we were looking with envy at the numerous helicopters flying away from the circuit! On Sunday, we again wanted to ... Read review

Advantages: Produces excellent races, a historic circuit
Disadvantages: Changeable weather, not suitable for those with a disability

...the most exciting races in Formula One. When I visited there were no video screens I believe this is still the case. Because the laps are so long this can mean long gaps in action at the start of the race and it is only when the field spreads out that the action is non-stop. Food outlets are located nearer the main grandstands and those going general admission would be wise to take provisions with them before setting off deep in the wood! The food ...
...The local specialty is chips served with mayonnaise. The toilets are fine if you are near the main grandstands but you have to pay to get in and when we were there we handed across of francs before going in and got three peices of toilet paper in return!! Hint - take some toilet paper in your bag...! The merchandise stands are also located near the main grandstands to the north of the track. The Belgium GP has an excellent atmosphere as it attracts ... Read review

Advantages: Great Overtaking.
Disadvantages: Unpredictable Weather.

...longest circuit used during the Formula One World Championship series. At 4.3 miles a lap, this circuit takes an F1 car nearly two minutes to complete, which is a long time in F1 terms. Because of the length of the circuit a complete race is only 44 laps. This track is a great favourite of the drivers because of the fast, challenging corners, particularly the Eau Rouge corner, but there are some concerns over the high speeds and the overall safety ...
...terrifying crash of Luciano Burti in the 2001 race. However, the vast majority of the drivers would not want to see any major changes made to the layout of the circuit as they relish the challenge. The cars travel at up to 205 mph, but it is the overall speed of nearly 150 mph that puts such demands on the cars and the drivers. The cars are on full throttle for 63% of the circuit and the skill at this circuit is knowing which corners can be taken ... Read review