The race has lengthy been thought of as probably susceptible as increasingly more profitable flyaway occasions have been added to the schedule, and with the Dutch GP – first held in 2021 – inevitably seen as probably impacting crowd figures.
As well as, the catastrophe of the 2021 occasion, when the race as purple flagged after a number of laps behind the protection automotive, additionally known as the venue into query.
Nonetheless the curiosity created by Max Verstappen has continued to spice up attendance at Spa, regardless of the massive success of the neighbouring occasion in his dwelling nation.
Helped by additional grandstand capability the weekend attendance for the 2023 race was 380,000, up by 20,000 on the earlier version.
This 12 months’s race was moved from the normal August date to July, and the 2024 occasion may also be held in July.
In making the announcement, F1 famous that the venue had undergone main upgrades, whereas including that the venue had additionally stepped up its recreation when it comes to the leisure provided.
The organisation famous that Spa has “undergone important improvement of its infrastructure lately, which features a 10,000-capacity enhance on the circuit via the addition of two new grandstands, in addition to providing a greater variety of leisure for followers throughout the weekend together with the addition of reside music concert events.”
Lewis Hamilton, Mercedes W14
Photograph by: Erik Junius
F1 CEO Stefano Domenicali made it clear that Spa stays an vital occasion on the calendar, whereas hinting additionally that security stays a precedence.
“Spa is synonymous with F1 having been one of many circuits in our first ever season and is much-loved by followers and drivers alike,” he stated. “So I’m delighted to increase our relationship with them till 2025.
“The promoter has taken huge strides in the previous couple of years to enhance the fan expertise and infrastructure, and work is ongoing between all of the stakeholders with a transparent deal with delivering secure and thrilling racing.
“I wish to thank the promoter and the Authorities of Wallonia for his or her continued help.”