Formula 1 Circuit, Spa Francorchamps, Belgium > Reviews

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! ... 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 ... Read review

Advantages: variation, fast corners
Disadvantages: too long, dangerous

Every year the drivers are looking forward to the Belgian Grand Prix. This circuit has everything. There are slow corners like 'Source', but especially you have very fast corners and that's what is exciting. The raidillon (also called eau rouge) is the fastest and most exciting corner on any circuit. After this you have a very technical part, where often the real difference is made. Then you have a very fast part again in the section, called Blanchimont. ... Read review

Advantages: Stunning racing
Disadvantages: Nasty crash

...sit down to watch a Formula One race and end up thinking I’m watching a CART race instead. Oodles of drama were to be found in the the circuit nestling amongst the hills near the German border. However my friends, drama is not always a good thing. * The Track * Fast, long, sweeping, slow, open, tight, dry, wet. All words that could be applied to Spa and all words that could be applied at the same time. Spa is both one of the longest ... Read review

Advantages: Corners, speed, variety, produces great racing, unpredictable weather
Disadvantages: Perhaps a little dangerous

A great circuit with as stated below, a huge variety of exciting bends which always brings out the best in racing in the modern term of the word. Murray Walker has a whale of a time commentating in the always wet and slippery conditions. The racing is always exciting. The pile-up at the start of 1998 GP (correct me if I'm wrong) was incredibly wreaking havoc and will never be forgotten. The experience of driving through Eau Rouge must be immense ... Read review

Advantages: Good overtaking areas and very spectacular.
Disadvantages: The bus-stop chicane has a stupid name!

...could possibly want at a Formula 1 venue. A quick dash down the short start-finish straight and your at the tight hairpin 'La Source' where there have been spectacular pile-ups in the past. A quick blast down the next straight and the most awesome corner in F1 looms up - 'Eau Rouge' which is taken flat out by those with the nerve! The cicuit is long with a smoth surface and good run-off areas, and the long straights with tight corners make it ... Read review

Advantages: Great action, close to the circuit, easy to get around
Disadvantages: middle of nowhere, security is very tight (be prepared to be searched), beware of blokes peeing in the hedges!! (have to pay 4 the lous!)

...little goes on until the formula one circus comes around. It provides thrilling races and unbelievable action. As you walk around you can also get very close to the track. Recommend to sit anywhere! It's favoured by drivers and fans all over, and I haven't met anyone who has a bad word about it. ... Read review