Spa - tickets and hotels
Discussion
If you're prepared to get up rather early you'll be able to get a good position for the race with a general admission ticket.
I'd recommend moving round the circuit for the different support and practise sessions, there are plenty of good spots, but for the race (and probably qualifying) you're best committing to one place where you can see a TV.
I went this year with some friends who had been previously and we opted for the bus stop chicane, we queued at the Eau Rouge entrance at 6.30am (gates open at 7am) with our camp chairs, a couple of disposable BBQs, some bacon and rolls. After a quick dash across to the other side of the circuit we got bagged a prime viewing spot. By about 7.30-8am there was at least 3 rows deep of people behind us!
I can't advise on hotels as we camped
I'd recommend moving round the circuit for the different support and practise sessions, there are plenty of good spots, but for the race (and probably qualifying) you're best committing to one place where you can see a TV.
I went this year with some friends who had been previously and we opted for the bus stop chicane, we queued at the Eau Rouge entrance at 6.30am (gates open at 7am) with our camp chairs, a couple of disposable BBQs, some bacon and rolls. After a quick dash across to the other side of the circuit we got bagged a prime viewing spot. By about 7.30-8am there was at least 3 rows deep of people behind us!
I can't advise on hotels as we camped
egor110 said:
You can also head up into the forest at bus stop, they don't seem to worry about health & safety over there .
Just be wary about getting comfy on the hill directly behind a food/drink trailer, the one not far behind us had a flip up front to form the sign/display front for it and almost doubled it's height! Cue many annoyed people behind itTUS 2 CON said:
How many of you are there? We rented a really nice house about 15 minutes from the circuit. With 8 of us, it worked out at about 70 euros each for the weekend (3 nights). Worth it just to have a decent hot shower after the typically wet and muddy conditions each day!
We did the same, 5 of us for 6 nights worked out roughly the same! Added bonus was ours had a sauna which was perfect after getting absolutely drenched on the Friday of the 2012 race!TUS 2 CON said:
How many of you are there? We rented a really nice house about 15 minutes from the circuit. With 8 of us, it worked out at about 70 euros each for the weekend (3 nights). Worth it just to have a decent hot shower after the typically wet and muddy conditions each day!
Cue link to really nice rented accomodation 
kybo said:
TUS 2 CON said:
How many of you are there? We rented a really nice house about 15 minutes from the circuit. With 8 of us, it worked out at about 70 euros each for the weekend (3 nights). Worth it just to have a decent hot shower after the typically wet and muddy conditions each day!
Cue link to really nice rented accomodation http://en.ardennes-etape.com/holidayhouses-ardenne...
FRMATT said:
egor110 said:
You can also head up into the forest at bus stop, they don't seem to worry about health & safety over there .
Just be wary about getting comfy on the hill directly behind a food/drink trailer, the one not far behind us had a flip up front to form the sign/display front for it and almost doubled it's height! Cue many annoyed people behind itWe stayed at Im and Wimm's (B&B) in Liege and drove in each day from there as it worked out a good bit cheaper than trying to stay closer and we had plenty of time. We also thought that approaching the circuit from that side we wouldn't be in amongst all the French and British traffic. I don't know if the traffic was better, but we found it pretty much fine getting in and out.
The B&B had knock-off porn DVDs in the room.
We had to access parking through a muddy track on race day and were told to floor it and not stop. Once up to speed it's hard to slow down as sliding in mud is a lot of fun and even harder to resist a down-hill handbrake turn. For 5s on that F1 race day I was the hero of Spa, I think it was mostly Brits cheering mind. :thumbsup: We found a little track right next to where we parked that took us down a farm track to some houses and let us skip all the traffic getting out, most people missed it, so keep your eyes peeled.
I burned £30 of mobile data running the F1 Timimg app on my iPad, but the info was very useful. I hired a Kangaroo TV for race day though.
Great circuit and really enjoyed the weekend, the only negative is that it's a long track so the cars don't go past very much compared tot he shorter tracks.
The B&B had knock-off porn DVDs in the room.
We had to access parking through a muddy track on race day and were told to floor it and not stop. Once up to speed it's hard to slow down as sliding in mud is a lot of fun and even harder to resist a down-hill handbrake turn. For 5s on that F1 race day I was the hero of Spa, I think it was mostly Brits cheering mind. :thumbsup: We found a little track right next to where we parked that took us down a farm track to some houses and let us skip all the traffic getting out, most people missed it, so keep your eyes peeled.
I burned £30 of mobile data running the F1 Timimg app on my iPad, but the info was very useful. I hired a Kangaroo TV for race day though.
Great circuit and really enjoyed the weekend, the only negative is that it's a long track so the cars don't go past very much compared tot he shorter tracks.
FRMATT said:
If you're prepared to get up rather early you'll be able to get a good position for the race with a general admission ticket.
I'd recommend moving round the circuit for the different support and practise sessions, there are plenty of good spots, but for the race (and probably qualifying) you're best committing to one place where you can see a TV.
I went this year with some friends who had been previously and we opted for the bus stop chicane, we queued at the Eau Rouge entrance at 6.30am (gates open at 7am) with our camp chairs, a couple of disposable BBQs, some bacon and rolls. After a quick dash across to the other side of the circuit we got bagged a prime viewing spot. By about 7.30-8am there was at least 3 rows deep of people behind us!
I can't advise on hotels as we camped
We sat near there too I'd recommend moving round the circuit for the different support and practise sessions, there are plenty of good spots, but for the race (and probably qualifying) you're best committing to one place where you can see a TV.
I went this year with some friends who had been previously and we opted for the bus stop chicane, we queued at the Eau Rouge entrance at 6.30am (gates open at 7am) with our camp chairs, a couple of disposable BBQs, some bacon and rolls. After a quick dash across to the other side of the circuit we got bagged a prime viewing spot. By about 7.30-8am there was at least 3 rows deep of people behind us!
I can't advise on hotels as we camped
The other good spot was on hill on the inside of the circuit on the downhill section.We stayed at the Ibis in Aachen and drove in every day.
TUS 2 CON said:
Many thanks, kind Sir 
Scott
ewenm said:
We sat near there too The other good spot was on hill on the inside of the circuit on the downhill section.
We stayed at the Ibis in Aachen and drove in every day.
we also stayed in Aachen, can highly recommend it! Much cheaper than Liege and only a 30 min drive from the track. Allow at least and hour to get into the track. Also pay for grandstand seating, the public viewing areas get very very busy. The other good spot was on hill on the inside of the circuit on the downhill section.We stayed at the Ibis in Aachen and drove in every day.
kybo said:
I don't mean specials laid on for GP weekend but are there any buses that pass close to the circuit, to within walking distance, from the surrounding villages/towns?
The only bit of info on Spa's site is a bus from Verviers central to Francorpchamp.
Thanks in advance.
Scott
Google is your friend The only bit of info on Spa's site is a bus from Verviers central to Francorpchamp.
Thanks in advance.
Scott
294 and 395 from Verviers:
www.infotec.be, though no translation that I could find.
I have just booked up to go this year also, my 1st f1, SOOOO EXCITED!!!!
always wanted to go to Spa(or any grand prix) so all this advice is very handy.
We have booked camping and tickets, but not ferry yet.
What days do most people rock up, and leave? and how early do you get there if it's on the Fri?
Also, how long does it roughly take to get there, once off the ferry?
Big thanks in advance.
always wanted to go to Spa(or any grand prix) so all this advice is very handy.
We have booked camping and tickets, but not ferry yet.
What days do most people rock up, and leave? and how early do you get there if it's on the Fri?
Also, how long does it roughly take to get there, once off the ferry?
Big thanks in advance.
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