Ferrari: key records, statistics and other data from circuit de Spa-Francorchamps | 2024 Belgian GP

07/22/2024 05:48 PM

Track length: 7.004km
Race length: 308.052km
Laps: 44
Turns: 20
Circuit opened: 1925
F1 first visited: 1950
Races held: 56
Track Record: 1:41.252, Lewis Hamilton, 2020
Lap Record: 1:46.286, Valtteri Bottas, 2018

Spa-Francorchamps: Ferrari’s Legacy and Key Facts

The Circuit de Spa-Francorchamps stands as one of Formula 1’s most iconic and historic venues. As we approach the 2024 Belgian Grand Prix, here are some compelling facts and statistics about Scuderia Ferrari at this renowned circuit.

Historic Wins and Records

Michael Schumacher holds the record for the most wins at Spa, with six victories to his name. Among the current drivers on the 2024 grid, four have previously triumphed at Spa. Lewis Hamilton has won four times, Max Verstappen has dominated the last three seasons, Daniel Ricciardo secured victory in 2014, and Charles Leclerc claimed his maiden F1 win here in 2019.

Eight drivers have achieved back-to-back victories at Spa, including legends like Alberto Ascari, Juan Manuel Fangio, Jim Clark, Ayrton Senna, Damon Hill, Michael Schumacher, Kimi Raikkonen, and Max Verstappen. Schumacher is notable for achieving consecutive wins on multiple occasions (1995-1997 and 2001-2002).

Ferrari’s Dominance

Ferrari is the most successful team at Spa, with 14 wins, outpacing McLaren by two victories. Additionally, Ferrari-powered cars have secured the most wins at the circuit, with 14 compared to Mercedes’ 11.

Spa-Francorchamps has seen 19 instances of a team achieving a 1-2 finish. Ferrari and McLaren are tied for the most 1-2 finishes at Spa, each with five. Red Bull has managed this feat in the last two seasons.

Ferrari leads in total podium finishes at Spa, boasting 40, which is 15 more than the next highest, Mercedes. Since 2007, the polesitter has consistently finished on the podium, with a total of 37 such occurrences.

Pole Positions and Qualifying

Ferrari set a new record in 2023 for the most pole positions at Spa, having secured pole 12 times. Mercedes previously held the record for most consecutive team poles at the track, with six from 2013 to 2018, a streak ended by Ferrari in 2019.

There have been 19 instances of a team locking out the front row at Spa, with Mercedes being the most recent in 2020. Pole position has been decided by less than a tenth of a second on six occasions, most notably five times between 2004 and 2010. The last time this happened was in 2010.

Remarkable Finishes

There have been seven races at Spa where all top three grid drivers finished on the podium, occurring in 1990, 1993, 1999, 2007, 2010, 2020, and 2021.

As we look forward to the 2024 Belgian Grand Prix, the rich history and thrilling past performances at Spa-Francorchamps set the stage for another exciting chapter in Formula 1. Ferrari’s impressive track record at this circuit keeps fans hopeful for another standout performance.

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