Formula 1 Announces Multi-Year Extension with Belgian Grand Prix

Belgian Grand Prix Extends Stay on F1 Calendar ​Through 2025

Get ready for more thrilling action at the iconic⁣ Spa-Francorchamps⁤ circuit! The 2025 Belgian Grand Prix, slated ⁢for July 25-27, promises ⁣even more excitement ‌with the return of the F1 Sprint format. This will deliver a⁣ weekend packed with high-octane racing, ensuring fans ⁤have something to cheer‍ about across ⁢all three days.

Economic⁢ Boost for Wallonia

The ⁣confirmation of Spa-Francorchamps on the F1 calendar for several years is⁢ a major win for the Wallonia region. ⁢ Pierre-Yves Jeholet, Vice President of the Walloon Government⁣ and Minister⁢ of the Economy, ⁢expressed his delight, emphasizing‍ the significance of the event for Wallonia. “the Belgian ‍Grand Prix is a⁤ must-attend ⁣event for Wallonia,” he stated.​ “The⁤ circuit provides the Region with high-quality sports infrastructure capable of hosting exceptional events,and thanks ⁢to the FIA Formula 1 World Championship,Spa-Francorchamps,and through it,Wallonia,is placed at the center⁢ of global attention.”

⁤Jeholet further highlighted the substantial economic benefits the Grand Prix‌ brings to​ both Wallonia and Belgium. ‍The multi-year agreement allows circuit teams to plan ​for ⁤the ‍future, ensuring a stable and prosperous surroundings for motorsport​ in the region.

Celebrating a ⁣Legendary circuit

Melchior Wathelet, President of Spa⁣ Grand Prix, and Vanessa Maes, CEO of Spa Grand Prix, expressed thier pride in ‌the renewal, ​which⁣ reflects the trust built between⁢ the ‍organizers and Formula 1. “We are both very⁤ proud of this renewal, which reflects the mutual trust built as ⁢we ⁣have upgraded our infrastructure ‌and delivered record attendance and fantastic fan experience over recent years,” ⁤they said in a joint statement.

They⁢ also acknowledged the crucial role of the Walloon Government and the unwavering support of fans who consider Spa-Francorchamps to be “the most beautiful circuit in the world.” This shared commitment reinforces the dedication to developing the region‌ and ensuring the legacy of the ⁣Belgian​ Grand Prix ‌for years to come.

As Formula 1 ‌legend Michael Schumacher once famously demonstrated ​at Spa, securing his first of 91 victories, this circuit remains a stage for unforgettable moments in motorsport history.