Race Date: 29 Aug 2010
Number of Laps: 44
Circuit Length: 7.004 km
Race Distance: 308.052 km
Lap Record: 1:45.108 - K Raikkonen (2004)
The Grand Prix circus returns to Spa after an absence of a year due to failed negotiations over tobacco advertising.
In every sense one of the classics on the calendar. A circuit both spectacular and emotive; La Source hairpin, the downhill plunge to Eau Rouge, the forest setting and the longest lap distance in the World Championship.
But the weather and size of the track means it can be problematic for drivers. It can be dry in one place and wet in another.
Some of the course follows public roads, but the track boasts excellent facilities for teams, officials and media. It has been the home of the Belgian Grand Prix on a permanent basis since 1985.
Current standings
Repeat winners (drivers)
Repeat winners (constructors)
Onboard Lap
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Webber's guide
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Ruben's 2009 start
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Hakkinen vs Schumacher Spa 2000
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Re: F1 2010 Belgian Grand Prix at Spa Francorchamps
Posted: Fri Aug 27, 2010 11:20 am
by Kev
Rubens Barrichello celebrates his 300th GP this weekend and will race a special helmet design and overalls
RBR - New rear wing.
McLaren - 'small upgrades'
Ferrari - new floor + blown diffuser upgrade
Mercedes - upgraded floor, refinements to F-Duct
Renault - Huge upgrade, running F-Duct
Force India - New blown diffuser on Liuzzi's car this morning
Williams - New front + rear wing
Les Combe has been tarmaced and had bumps added like Monza to stop corner cutters
And happy birthday Mark Webber for today.
Re: F1 2010 Belgian Grand Prix at Spa Francorchamps
Posted: Fri Aug 27, 2010 1:45 pm
by caprinolaw
Practice was ace, bring on Quali!
Re: F1 2010 Belgian Grand Prix at Spa Francorchamps
Posted: Sat Aug 28, 2010 1:15 pm
by Kev
Should be a cracking race. Be even better if it rains too.
Re: F1 2010 Belgian Grand Prix at Spa Francorchamps
Posted: Sun Aug 29, 2010 12:43 pm
by trix
caught out by the rain my a*se I may not particularly like the guy but hes a better driver than that
kudos to the stewards for waking up & investigating that one so quick compared to recent events
Re: F1 2010 Belgian Grand Prix at Spa Francorchamps
Posted: Sun Aug 29, 2010 1:18 pm
by mike-p
Why is Vettel alowed to continue driving? He's caused 2 accidents so far, a total liability.
Re: F1 2010 Belgian Grand Prix at Spa Francorchamps
Posted: Sun Aug 29, 2010 1:27 pm
by trix
mike-p wrote:Why is Vettel alowed to continue driving? He's caused 2 accidents so far, a total liability.
plus had his car bashing wheels with someone in the pit lane (not sure who was released into who in that case though)
its showing he is a spoilt brat who is now throwing his toys out of his pram.
(not sure whats its like with you Mike but i've got hail stones, thunder & lightening here at Wym!)
Re: F1 2010 Belgian Grand Prix at Spa Francorchamps
Posted: Sun Aug 29, 2010 1:50 pm
by Chungster
He bashed wheels wiv alonso in pits. The guy needs some overtaking lessons I think. Wayyyyyy too aggressive and bang out of order. Gutted for jenson should have been mclaren 1-2.
Webber must be laughing tho at sebs antics again.
But why didn't massa get penalised for being 2m in front of his starting position? Ferrari International Assistance at it again?
Re: F1 2010 Belgian Grand Prix at Spa Francorchamps
Posted: Sun Aug 29, 2010 1:50 pm
by Kev
He bashed with Alonso.
Cracking race. It always is at Spa, moreso when it rains.
I thought Hamilton had messed it up with 2 to go though.
Vettel has almost turned a 5 horse race in to a 2 horse race now.
Re: F1 2010 Belgian Grand Prix at Spa Francorchamps
Posted: Sun Aug 29, 2010 2:50 pm
by mike-p
trix wrote:
mike-p wrote:Why is Vettel alowed to continue driving? He's caused 2 accidents so far, a total liability.
(not sure whats its like with you Mike but i've got hail stones, thunder & lightening here at Wym!)
Just very black clouds and rain here trix, I hope it clears up for tomorrow, I'm at a Pistonheads meet at Lavenham Fete, and I spent the morning polishing the Boxster for it.
