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Circuit Preview:
Now that F1 is heading into the 12th round of the 2014 season, it's time for us to take a look at the circuit used for the Belgian GP. Not only is this the longest circuit on the calendar, but Belgium is also homeland for GP2 driver and McLaren Tester - Stoffel Vandoorne.
The Circuit De Spa-Francorchamps is located in Francorchamps, Stavelot, Belgium. The circuit was first created in the early 1920's and has a capacity of 70,000. This circuit runs Clockwise like most.
With a length of 4.352 Miles, the race only contains 44 laps. There is a total of 20 turns on the current version of the circuit. In the past, there was a varrying number of turns.
2013 Belgian GP Look-Back:
Last year we saw Lewis Hamilton start in Pole Position, but finish in 3rd. Fernando Alonso grabbed 2nd, but the win went to Sebastian Vettel, who was enjoying a winning streak in the 2013 season. The season he also grabbed his 4th Championship win.
Retirements Included: Charles Pic (Oil Leak), Paul Di Resta (Accident) & Kimi Raikkonen (Brake Failure).
For more information on the race, you can check out our 2013 Belgian GP Race Re-Cap & Results.
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Article Written By: Amy Hawk
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