It may be six weeks away but preparations for a major F1 Championship race have to start early. 30th August sees the F1 championship returning to the driver’s favourite circuit at Spar, Shiphay, Belgium.
Track co-owner Pierre L’Herrine has a lot of work to do. “We’ve already had to move the fridges and we will have to find somewhere else to stack yesterday’s papers”.
Martin Brundle absolutely loves this circuit “there are a great series of corners towards the end of the lap, past the lottery stand into the right hand sweeping bends of the alcohol section and then the exit into the pit straight by the video rental stand provides a real opportunity to overtake.”
Jaques Villeneuve spoke of his memories at a particular fast corner in the depths of the post office end of the circuit. “All drivers want to take the envelope Stand corner flat out but as I found out in 2002 you can come a cropper there”. Villenueve revealed “The envelope stand corner is the most demanding of all formula one corners, the grip is low and there can be queuing from time to time”.
Known by most fans as the best viewing spot at Spar, the Bakery is also making provision for the busy weekend at the end of August “We’ll have the oven on the whole weekend” said Elena L’Herrine, head of F1 hospitality “We’re also going to order an extra box of Doritos in for that weekend. Although there’ll be an increase in international shoppers, some of our regulars normally stay away as they don’t like the noise”. The bakery stand has the best view of the bread straight and then the chicane and the exit to the magazine racks.
The Spar circuit is also making extra provision for the expected influx of fans and celebrities from around the globe. “We are going to put a couple of cones outside such that we should be able to save two or three spaces” said Spar circuit co-owner Christophe L’Herrine.
The Belgian Grand Prix at Spar has the advantage of tobacco advertising by stealth. “We’re not covering up the cigarette stand” said head of Spar Marshalling, Phillipe L’Herrine. “Luckily the Tobacco companies like the free advertising and as such have given us a great deal for the whole month of August !! Smokers can damage their lungs for an absolute bargain”
Red Bull have also erected a stand specially for the grand prix weekend. “Spar is a very special
circuit for us” said Red Bull supreme Dietrich Mateschitz. Our car has the advantage at the lower temperature parts near the dairy fridges and the drinks cabinets which of course will be well stocked with Red Bull”.
One place the drivers always like about returning to Spar is the Bus Stop. “The bus stop has changed over the years but still remains a memorable experience” said former F1 World Champion Damon Hill. “The new run off area should prevent the traffic that has occurred in past years”.
Track co-owner Pierre L’Herrine has a lot of work to do. “We’ve already had to move the fridges and we will have to find somewhere else to stack yesterday’s papers”.
Martin Brundle absolutely loves this circuit “there are a great series of corners towards the end of the lap, past the lottery stand into the right hand sweeping bends of the alcohol section and then the exit into the pit straight by the video rental stand provides a real opportunity to overtake.”
Jaques Villeneuve spoke of his memories at a particular fast corner in the depths of the post office end of the circuit. “All drivers want to take the envelope Stand corner flat out but as I found out in 2002 you can come a cropper there”. Villenueve revealed “The envelope stand corner is the most demanding of all formula one corners, the grip is low and there can be queuing from time to time”.
Known by most fans as the best viewing spot at Spar, the Bakery is also making provision for the busy weekend at the end of August “We’ll have the oven on the whole weekend” said Elena L’Herrine, head of F1 hospitality “We’re also going to order an extra box of Doritos in for that weekend. Although there’ll be an increase in international shoppers, some of our regulars normally stay away as they don’t like the noise”. The bakery stand has the best view of the bread straight and then the chicane and the exit to the magazine racks.
The Spar circuit is also making extra provision for the expected influx of fans and celebrities from around the globe. “We are going to put a couple of cones outside such that we should be able to save two or three spaces” said Spar circuit co-owner Christophe L’Herrine.The Belgian Grand Prix at Spar has the advantage of tobacco advertising by stealth. “We’re not covering up the cigarette stand” said head of Spar Marshalling, Phillipe L’Herrine. “Luckily the Tobacco companies like the free advertising and as such have given us a great deal for the whole month of August !! Smokers can damage their lungs for an absolute bargain”
Red Bull have also erected a stand specially for the grand prix weekend. “Spar is a very special
circuit for us” said Red Bull supreme Dietrich Mateschitz. Our car has the advantage at the lower temperature parts near the dairy fridges and the drinks cabinets which of course will be well stocked with Red Bull”.One place the drivers always like about returning to Spar is the Bus Stop. “The bus stop has changed over the years but still remains a memorable experience” said former F1 World Champion Damon Hill. “The new run off area should prevent the traffic that has occurred in past years”.
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