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F1 drivers hail Spa’s extension for 2023 grand prix

by Fergal Walsh
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A number of Formula 1 drivers have reacted positively to the news that Spa-Francorchamps will return to the Formula 1 schedule in 2023.

There was a danger that the Belgian Grand Prix would not be present on next year’s calendar, as its contract expires at the end of the current campaign.

F1 has brought a number of new venues to the sport in recent years, with current events expected to make way.

South Africa was in talks to return to the calendar next year, but talks broke down which resulted in Spa’s extension for the 2023 season.

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The track is a fan favourite of drivers and fans, and has been present on the calendar prominently throughout F1’s history.

“I hope of course we will never stop coming here but of course, at the end of the day, it’s not up to me, but I’m very happy that it’s here and that it’s happening next year,” said Max Verstappen after winning the 2022 Belgian Grand Prix.

Added Red Bull team-mate Sergio Perez:  “It’s great to have Spa, I think. It’s a unique place that we all enjoy coming. The fans, the pure fans really enjoy coming here.”

For the 2022 season, a number of modifications were made to accommodate motorcycle racing at the venue, which Carlos Sainz hailed as he believes it made the circuit safer.

“I think it’s one of the best tracks in the calendar,” he said “I think they’ve also done a very good job with the changes they’ve done on track. I think putting gravel, getting rid of some tarmac run-offs, making Eau Rouge safer.

“I think it’s all changes that are in the right direction and I think we need to congratulate the circuit for that. And it makes it for a better show, and we look forward to come back in the future and hopefully it can stay in the calendar long [into the future].”

Seven-time World Champion Lewis Hamilton, who is a four-time race winner at the track, said: “That’s great news. Yeah, it’s a beautiful race. It’s a race that should definitely stay.”

F1 has also had an injection of street circuits in recent years, with Alfa Romeo’s Valtteri Bottas commenting that it’s important to retain a balance of different types of tracks.

“I think it’s good for everyone, I think everyone loves this track, so that’s good,” he said.

“It’s important to have this kind of tracks in the calendar, so that’s nice. If I had been asked I would have voted to come back next year too.”

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Comments 2

  1. Martin Elliott says:
    1 year ago

    Apart from the contract still being finalised, what real risks were there that Spa would be dropped.

    Its the same old ‘wind-up’ at each non-Government venue (UK, France, etc)

  2. Dami says:
    1 year ago

    What needs dropping are two American races and one Italian one. Then South Africa and two other countries would get the opportunity they deserve.

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