24h Le Mans
LOCATION
This circuit nicknamed "Toboggan of the Ardennes" winds between the towns of Francorchamps, Malmedy and Stavelot, in the province of Liege, Belgium (official site).
HISTORY
Created in 1921 and revised several times since then, the circuit hosts the Formula 1 Grand Prix of Belgium (46 times). It is also the scene of the 24 Hours of Spa and many other national and international events.
CIRCUIT
Alternating long straights and fast corners, the track is very technical. Its banked turns, its very slow hairpin (La Source), and the famous Eau Rouge, this circuit offers drivers and spectators a unique experience. Capricious Belgian climate sometimes springs surprises. It may be raining on one part of the circuit while the other remains dry. But whatever the weather, Spa-Francorchamps retains its reputation as one of the most beautiful circuits in the world.
THE RACE
This is one of the most prestigious events of the season. The grid of 41 cars includes the new Audi R18 e-tron quattro hybrid and the Dome S102.5 enterd by Pescarolo Team. For some competitors, the race offers an opportunity to prepare for the Le Mans 24 Hours (June 16 and 17) under race conditions. For all, it is an opportunity to score valuable points in the standings of the FIA World Endurance Championship (official site).
| ENTRY LIST (download Entry List in pdf) | |||
| LM P1 (10 cars) | |||
| 1 | AUDI SPORT TEAM JOEST |
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AUDI R18 E-TRON QUATTRO |
| 2 | AUDI SPORT TEAM JOEST |
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AUDI R18 E-TRON QUATTRO |
| 3 | AUDI SPORT TEAM JOEST |
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AUDI R18 ULTRA |
| 4 | AUDI SPORT NORTH AMERICA |
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AUDI R18 ULTRA |
| 12 | REBELLION RACING |
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LOLA B12/60 COUPE - TOYOTA |
| 13 | REBELLION RACING |
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LOLA B12/60 COUPE - TOYOTA |
| 15 | OAK RACING |
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OAK PESCAROLO - JUDD |
| 17 | PESCAROLO TEAM |
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DOME - JUDD |
| 21 | STRAKKA RACING |
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HPD ARX 03a - HONDA |
| 22 | JRM |
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HPD ARX 03a - HONDA |
| LM P2 (16 cars) | |||
| 23 | SIGNATECH NISSAN |
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ORECA 03 - NISSAN |
| 24 | OAK RACING |
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MORGAN - JUDD |
| 25 | ADR-DELTA |
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ORECA 03 - NISSAN |
| 26 | SIGNATECH NISSAN |
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ORECA 03 - NISSAN |
| 28 | GULF RACING MIDDLE EAST |
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LOLA B12/80 COUPE - NISSAN |
| 29 | GULF RACING MIDDLE EAST |
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LOLA B12/80 COUPE - NISSAN |
| 31 | LOTUS |
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LOLA B12/80 COUPE - LOTUS |
| 32 | LOTUS |
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LOLA B12/80 COUPE - LOTUS |
| 33 | LEVEL 5 MOTORSPORTS |
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HPD ARX 03b - HONDA |
| 35 | OAK RACING |
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MORGAN - JUDD |
| 38 | JOTA |
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ZYTEK Z11SN - NISSAN |
| 40 | RACE PERFORMANCE |
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ORECA 03 - JUDD |
| 41 | GREAVES MOTORSPORT |
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ZYTEK Z11SN - NISSAN |
| 43 | EXTREME LIMITE ARIC |
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NORMA MP 2000 - JUDD |
| 44 | STARWORKS MOTORSPORT |
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HPD ARX 03b - HONDA |
| 45 | BOUTSEN GINION RACING |
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ORECA 03 - NISSAN |
| 49 | PECOM RACING |
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ORECA 03 - NISSAN |
| LM GTE Pro (5 cars) | |||
| 51 | AF CORSE |
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FERRARI 458 ITALIA |
| 59 | LUXURY RACING |
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FERRARI 458 ITALIA |
| 71 | AF CORSE |
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FERRARI 458 ITALIA |
| 77 | TEAM FELBERMAYR-PROTON |
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PORSCHE 911 RSR (997) |
| 97 | ASTON MARTIN RACING |
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ASTON MARTIN VANTAGE V8 |
| LM GTE Am (10 cars) | |||
| 50 | LARBRE COMPETITION |
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CHEVROLET CORVETTE C6 ZR1 |
| 55 | JWA-AVILA |
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PORSCHE 911 RSR (997) |
| 57 | KROHN RACING |
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FERRARI 458 ITALIA |
| 58 | LUXURY RACING |
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FERRARI 458 ITALIA |
| 61 | AF CORSE-WALTRIP |
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FERRARI 458 ITALIA |
| 67 | IMSA PERFORMANCE MATMUT |
|
PORSCHE 911 RSR (997) |
| 70 | LARBRE COMPETITION |
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CHEVROLET CORVETTE C6 ZR1 |
| 81 | AF CORSE |
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FERRARI 458 ITALIA |
| 83 | JMB RACING |
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FERRARI 458 ITALIA |
| 88 | TEAM FELBERMAYR-PROTON |
|
PORSCHE 911 RSR (997) |
TICKETS
The Pitwalk on Saturday is on offer with the purchase of a ticket bought via the promotion on the site spafiawec.com.
| PROGRAMME | (download programme in pdf) |
| Thursday 3rd May |
10h50 - 11h30 : Radical Masters / Essais Libres 1 (40') 11h45 - 13h15 : FIA WEC / FREE PRACTICE 1 (90') 14h15 - 15h15 : Speed Series / Free Practice 1 (60') 15h30 - 16h10 : Radical Masters / Free Practice 2 (40') 16h25 - 17h55 : FIA WEC / FREE PRACTICE 2 (90') |
| Friday 4th May |
09h00 - 09h45 : Speed Series / Qualification (45') 10h00 - 11h00 : FIA WEC / FREE PRACTICE 3 (60') 12h30 - 13h05 : Radical Masters / Qualification (15'+5+15') 13h25 - 14h55 : Speed Series / Race 1 (90') 15h10 - 15h30 : FIA WEC / QUALIFICATION LM GTE (20') 15h40 - 16h00 : FIA WEC / QUALIFICATION LM P (20') 16h20 - 17h10 : Radical Masters / Race 1 (50') |
| Saturday 5th May |
09h00 - 09h50 : Radical Masters / Race 2 (50') 10h05 - 10h25 : FIA WEC / WARM UP (20') 10h45 - 11h45 : Speed Series / Race 2 (60') 12h15 - 12h45 : FIA WEC / AUTOGRAPH SESSION (30') 14h30 - 20h30 : FIA WEC / 6 HOURS OF SPA-FRANCORCHAMPS (6h) |
ACCOMODATION / TOURISM
Including hotels and campgrounds, the region offers many places to stay, and while you are there, why not try visit the Abbey of Stavelot, or the thermal waters of Spa?
