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As the teams prepare to head to Belgium for the next race, it's time to go ahead and take a look at the iconic circuit.
"Circuit de Spa-Francorchamps" is located in Francorchamps, Stavelot, Belgium and is one of the oldest circuit, dating back to its opening in 1922. It's also one of the longest circuits with a distance of 4.352 miles. Because of it's length, the F1 race only runs for 44 laps.
The circuit has 20 turns, runs clockwise and has a capacity of 70,000. Weather can also be quite unpredictable & Very often can be cloudy with rain. Humidity is also usually quite high.
In 2014, it was Nico Rosberg who started on Pole Position, but the Mercedes driver was unable to win. Instead, it was Daniel Ricciardo who held the 1st Place trophy high. Rosberg ended up finishing 2nd while Williams driver, Bottas, finished 3rd.
Retirements included: Pastor Maldonado (Exhaust), Andre Lotterer (Electronics), Romain Grosjean (Power Unit), Lewis Hamilton (Collision Damage) & Jules Bianchi (Gearbox - Qualified As Finished)
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