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2011 Formula One Belgian Grand Prix

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About Belgium

One of the world’s classic racetracks. Eau Rouge, Pouhon, Stavelot and Blanchimont are corners synonymous with speed and they’re all found here, at Spa-Francorchamps.

The 7.004km track is the longest on the F1 calendar and its mix of long straights and high-g corners makes it one of the toughest of the year for drivers and cars. Only six drivers have won at the track more than once and they’re all world champions.

The weather often has an influence on the outcome of races. The Ardennes region of Belgium seems to have a microclimate of its own, and such is the circuit’s length that it can be raining on one section and dry on another.

“There’s no doubt that Spa is one of the great tracks,” says Williams F1 technical director Sam Michael. “To do well there, you often need to be looking up as well as down to see what the clouds are doing.”

Belgium

28 August 2011

Spa Grand Prix S.A.

  • Number of laps 44
  • Circuit Length 7.004 km/4.352 miles
  • Race Length 308.176 km/191.488 miles
  • Race Start 1:00pm
  • WF1 Race Wins 4
  • WF1 Poles 9
  • WF1 Fastest Laps 5
  • WF1 Entries 31
  • 2010 Fastest Lap L Hamilton, McLaren-Mercedes
  • 2010 Pole Sitter M Webber, RBR-Renault
  • 2010 Race Winner L Hamilton, McLaren-Mercedes
  • 2010 Williams Result RB Q7 / DNF, NH Q9 / R14