Michael Schumacher will mark the twentieth anniversary of his formula one debut with a special black cap. Next month, when the German arrives at the famous Spa-Francorchamps circuit, it will ...
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Spa future secure after Shell naming deal
The immediate future of the Belgian grand prix seemed secure on Thursday. It was announced that Shell, the Dutch global oil giant and Ferrari sponsor, has inked a “multi-year” deal ...
Read More »World Cup chief urges Belgium to keep grand prix
The fact Belgium did not win its bid for the 2018 World Cup could be a blessing in disguise for fans of the historic F1 race at Spa-Francorchamps. Spa’s grand ...
Read More »Government must save Spa GP insists Ecclestone
Bernie Ecclestone has played down reports he has already earmarked the popular Spa-Francorchamps venue as the most likely to be axed in Europe. In a recent interview with the British ...
Read More »FIA cannot guarantee Spa’s F1 race – Todt
Jean Todt insists the FIA cannot guarantee historic Spa-Francorchamps’ place on the annual formula one calendar. The much-loved Belgian venue is struggling with profits and facing down Bernie Ecclestone’s threat ...
Read More »Spa in ‘negotiations’ over Belgian GP – official
A Belgian politician has played down fears Spa-Francorchamps is set to lose its grand prix, but admitted that no European venue is completely safe. Bernie Ecclestone said this week it ...
Read More »Korea was in doubt and Spa is now – Ecclestone
Bernie Ecclestone has admitted that, mere weeks ago, this weekend’s inaugural Korean grand prix risked not going ahead. The F1 chief executive recently expressed doubt about the incomplete Yeongam venue, ...
Read More »Hamilton leads as Webber eyes team support for title
Lewis Hamilton took the lead of the world championship from Mark Webber on Sunday, by beating the Australian to victory at slippery Spa-Francorchamps. As the fickle Belgian Ardennes continued to ...
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