Lap length
7.004 km
Circuit de Spa-Francorchamps — F1 circuit guide
The longest circuit on the calendar, set in the Ardennes forest and famous for the Eau Rouge–Raidillon climb. Each lap measures 7.004 km (4.35 mi), and the Grand Prix runs 44 laps — 308.2 km (191.5 mi) of racing.
Race laps
44
Race distance
308.2 km
First F1 race
1950
Lap record
1:44.701
About Circuit de Spa-Francorchamps
Circuit de Spa-Francorchamps — the longest circuit on the calendar, set in the Ardennes forest and famous for the Eau Rouge–Raidillon climb — first hosted a round of the Formula 1 World Championship in 1950. A Grand Prix here covers 44 laps of the 7.004 km lap, a total race distance of about 308.2 km (191.5 miles).
- Lap length: 7.004 km (4.35 mi)
- Grand Prix laps: 44
- Race distance: 308.2 km (191.5 mi)
- First World Championship race here: 1950
- Race lap record: 1:44.701, Sergio Pérez (Red Bull Racing) in 2024
What is the lap record at Circuit de Spa-Francorchamps?
The official Formula 1 race lap record at Circuit de Spa-Francorchamps is 1:44.701, set by Sergio Pérez (Red Bull Racing) during the 2024 Grand Prix. The official record counts only laps set in the race itself, so faster qualifying laps don’t count. See every circuit’s record on the F1 lap records page. (Source: formula1.com.)
Who has won at Circuit de Spa-Francorchamps? Recent Formula 1 winners
Oscar Piastri (McLaren) won the most recent Formula 1 race at Circuit de Spa-Francorchamps, in 2025. Max Verstappen has won here 3 times across the last 6 runnings — more than any other driver in this span. Here are the winners of the last 6 runnings at Circuit de Spa-Francorchamps:
| Season | Winner | Team |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Oscar Piastri | McLaren |
| 2024 | Lewis Hamilton | Mercedes |
| 2023 | Max Verstappen | Red Bull Racing |
| 2022 | Max Verstappen | Red Bull Racing |
| 2021 | Max Verstappen | Red Bull Racing |
| 2020 | Lewis Hamilton | Mercedes |
Historical results are immutable facts, compiled from public Formula 1 records — unofficial and not affiliated with Formula 1. Verified 2026-10-06.
When does F1 race at Circuit de Spa-Francorchamps in 2026?
The 2026 Belgian GP is scheduled for July 19, 2026 — round 10 of the season. For the full weekend schedule, a live countdown and every session converted to your local timezone, see the Belgian GP start-time page. Browse every F1 circuit guide or the full 2026 race schedule.