Spa Francorchamps Belgium F1 GP Travel Pics Tips

 

Spa Francorchamps Belgium F1 Grand Prix Travel Pics Tips

With news, just yesterday,  if you believe it, that Spanky, Sparky, and Ernie have finally broken Formula 1 Grand Prix  and made it a thing of (sordid melodramatic childish and most recently downright ridiculous) history, it might be a good time to reflect on some of the destinations the Formula 1 World Championship took us to during it's time as the "pineapple of world motorsports"; some destinations were happy, like Singapore last year, and some not so happy.

Those of you who have followed my travels at Grand Prix Cities over the past 10 years know that Spa Francorchamps Circuit is one of my least favorite of the places that hosted races - during race weekend, that is. The rest of the time, in Spring say, or early Fall,  I I'm glad to say I've had several oportunities to enjoy another side of Belgium and happily enjoyed the Walloon Region and all the beauty and wellness (and beer) it has to offer.

But on race weekend, bah, I'd rather mow my neighbour's lawn AND prune his hedges AND walk his dog AND clean his drains (you get the picture), than put up with the abuse a trip to "Spa-Foreigners-don't-stand-a-chance". Only Silverstone was as much a hassle to get to and enjoy,and, this week also, (great week) Silverstone has become a thing of history (same type as above) since news came that Donington Park Won the Right to Host the British F1 GP. If there ever is another (British F1 Grand Prix) Hooray hooray horay! HOO-Yay! Still....

Those of you still brave enough to head to Spa Francorchamps Belgium for perhaps the last Belgian Formula 1 Grand Prix on August 30 might want to take a second look at my Spa Travel guide (link above), which now features extended fan reviews of their experience, and hard won travel tips for the Spa Circuit and it's famous Eau Rouge, and infamous Belgian hospitality.

On my Spa Francorchamps Belgium page I've recently added a report by Eric Alchowiak out of Springfield, Virginia, who writes about his expeiences of getting to and from the track, adds examples of more outrageous Belgian antics with foreigners, the disappearing shuttle bus, for example, and other travel information that, being forewarned of, might make your Belgium Grand Prix Trip a little less stressful.

Also in my grand prix cities.com guide you'll find hotels near F1 Circuits (including Spa Francorchamps and nearby Hotels in Leige Belgium), F1 dates, local weather information, Directions to the track, Nearest  Airports in Belgium, and a bunch of other stuff I've put together over the 15 years since I've been fortunate to visit some of the most important racing circuits in the world. Check it out.

Godspeed on all you motorsport travel adventures, Cvetko Ostroznik - grand prix cities.com

Below are some pictures sent along with Eric's Spa-Francorchamps report:

F1 Spa Francorchamps Grand Prix Pic Hotel

Expensive Food and Hospitality.

Formula 1 Spa Francorchamps Grand Prix Pic

View from the Grandstand at the end of turn 1 before the climb to Eau Rouge (top left ofpic) . This corner is where all the cool crashes happen on the opening laps of rain races.

Formula 1 Spa Francorchamps Grand Prix Pic

Overpriced Crepes and Belgian Waffles - Nutella & Raspberries! and a block of flavored ice for 3 Euro - and that was 2007. Look for a 7 Euro Ice Treat this year!

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