Money

The Formula 1 is hotter than ever, it is immensely popular all around the globe these days. Partly due to the Netflix documentary series “Drive to survive” and other good marketing work by Liberty Media, the owners of the Formula 1.

Many countries want to join the circus and some even want to add a second race in their country. Thailand, South-Africa, Rwanda, Germany, a second race in Saudi Arabia, etc… These are all possibilities. But, there are only 24 weekends on the calendar. So some race venues will have to disappear. And Liberty Media wants less races in Europe.

Spa-Francorchamps is a monument on the calendar, and the favourite course of most of the riders. But that’s not important for Liberty Media. Only money is. And Spa already works at a loss, which is always paid back by the Belgian taxpayer. But more money? That’s not an option for the Belgian politicians.

So, the odds are that 2025 is probably the last race at Spa-Francorchamps in a while…

Sad, but an economic reality!

Sincerely,

Pele23