Spa-Francorchamps Archives

Christian Mansell and Maximilian Götz deliver a perfect Spa weekend for Team Motopark as Fach Auto Tech sweeps Pro-Am and Am in the GT Open 500.

2026 International GT Open | Round 2 – Spa-Francorchamps | Mansell and Götz dominate GT Open 500 to take championship lead

Karishma Persad2 days ago1 day ago016 mins

The 2026 International GT Open season continued at Spa-Francorchamps with the first endurance race of the year, and the GT Open 500 delivered a decisive shift in the championship picture. After a competitive Portimão opener, Round 2 placed strategy, consistency, and adaptability at the forefront, with changing track conditions shaping the rhythm of the weekend….

Optimum Motorsport returns to the International GT Open at Spa with Morgan Tillbrook and Ben Barnicoat racing its McLaren GT3 Evo in Pro-Am.

Optimum Motorsport returns to International GT Open with Tillbrook and Barnicoat at Spa

Karishma Persad2 weeks ago1 day ago04 mins

Optimum Motorsport will return to the International GT Open grid at Spa-Francorchamps with Morgan Tillbrook and Ben Barnicoat leading its Pro-Am challenge in the GT Open 500. The Wakefield-based team will field its #27 McLaren GT3 Evo for the Belgian endurance event, as it continues preparations for a busy GT3 programme. Tillbrook and Barnicoat already…

Spa hosts Round 2 of WEC 2026, with Toyota, Ferrari and Alpine set for a fierce Hypercar battle.

Spa set for 2026 WEC thriller as Toyota targets repeat of Imola success

Karishma Persad3 weeks ago3 weeks ago03 mins

The 2026 FIA World Endurance Championship (WEC) heads to the legendary Circuit de Spa-Francorchamps for Round 2 of the 2026 campaign, with anticipation building ahead of the TotalEnergies 6 Hours of Spa-Francorchamps on 7–9 May. Following a dramatic curtain-raiser, the Belgian venue now provides the next major test for teams and drivers aiming to establish…

Optimum Motorsport leads 2026 Spa-Francorchamps 12H overnight after a dramatic opening, with rivals chasing in a thrilling endurance race battle.

2026 | 24H Series European Series | 12H Spa-Francorchamps | Race Part 1 | Optimum Motorsport dominates spending phase at Spa

Karishma Persad1 month ago1 month ago04 mins

Optimum Motorsport carried its Qualifying momentum into the race and now holds a commanding overnight lead after part one of the 2026 Michelin 12H Spa-Francorchamps. The McLaren 720S GT3 EVO, driven by Salman Owega, Freddie Tomlinson and Harry George, sits more than a minute and a half clear after five and a half hours of…

Optimum Motorsport claims pole with a stunning McLaren lap, setting the stage for a thrilling Michelin 12H Spa-Francorchamps race weekend.

2026 | 24H Series European Series | 12H Spa-Francorchamps | Qualifying | Optimum Motorsport storms to pole

Karishma Persad1 month ago1 month ago04 mins

Optimum Motorsport delivered a commanding Qualifying performance to secure pole position for the 2026 Michelin 12H Spa-Francorchamps. The British squad impressed across all three Qualifying sessions, culminating in a decisive lap from Salman Owega in Q3. Owega, competing in the McLaren for the first time, handled the pressure with composure. He produced a stunning lap…

Alex Lynn will miss the opening 2026 WEC rounds at Imola and Spa after undergoing neck surgery, with Cadillac adjusting its driver line-up.

Cadillac adjusts line-up; Alex Lynn set to miss 2026 Imola and Spa WEC rounds

Karishma Persad1 month ago1 month ago02 mins

Alex Lynn will miss the opening two rounds of the 2026 FIA World Endurance Championship (WEC) season after undergoing surgery to address a persistent neck injury. The 32-year-old Brit has dealt with the issue since 2024. Consequently, he has now opted for a planned procedure to ensure he can compete at full fitness later in…

Brad Benavides targets consistency in 2026 F3 season, aiming to build on pole positions and strong race pace with AIX Racing.

Benavides targets consistency and growth in 2026 F3 campaign with AIX Racing

Karishma Persad2 months ago2 months ago06 mins

Brad Benavides enters the 2026 FIA Formula 3 season determined to build on the standout moments of his previous campaign. Driving once again for AIX Racing, Benavides aims to transform flashes of brilliance into consistent results in his 2026 F3 campaign. After securing two pole positions in 2025 at Circuit de Spa-Francorchamps and Autodromo Nazionale…

Six circuits that should be on the 2026 F1 Academy calendar

Editorial Staff8 months ago9 months ago010 mins

Albert Park Grand Prix Circuit, Melbourne, Australia By Olivia Pursehouse Photo Credit: Formula 1 Albert Park Grand Prix Circuit is a track that would be ideal for F1 Academy. With two Australians now on the grid, a home race would be something they dream of. We have seen the success and drama of Formula 2…

2025 Eurocup-3 Round 6 Spa-Francorchamps

Eurocup-3 | 2025 Round 6 | Spa-Francorchamps | Campos scores double win but Colnaghi strengthens grip on title

Karishma Persad9 months ago8 months ago010 mins

The Eurocup-3 championship entered its iconic Spa-Francorchamps round with the title battle finely poised between MP Motorsport teammates Mattia Colnaghi and Valerio Rinicella, while Ernesto Rivera and Kacper Sztuka remained close enough to keep their hopes alive. Spa is renowned for its demanding 7.004 km layout, featuring legendary corners such as Eau Rouge, Raidillon and…

Alex Dunne with McLaren team member after crossing the line at the 2025 F2 Round in Spa-Francorchamps

“I’m improving every weekend”: Dunne reflects on evolution as F2 driver after penalty denies 2025 victory in Spa

Karishma Persad9 months ago9 months ago05 mins

For a moment, it seemed like Alex Dunne had delivered the perfect comeback. From pole position at Spa-Francorchamps, the McLaren junior controlled the 2025 F2 Feature Race from start to finish. He built a gap, responded under pressure, and drove with calm authority — a marked difference from his 2024 F3 appearance at the same…