Verstappen fears loss of favourite circuit: "A fantastic circuit"

Spa-Francorchamps' contract with Formula 1 expires this year and no new contract has been signed yet. Max Verstappen hopes that his favourite circuit of all time will not disappear from the F1 calendar.

Liberty Media has another approach

There are rumours that there will be no more Belgian Grand Prix next year. These rumours go together with a discussion within F1 that has been triggered by the expansion of Liberty Media. Many traditional and characteristic circuits seem to disappear from the calendar and at the cost of new (street) circuits where especially money plays a major role. There are also rumours that Liberty Media will not extend their contract with Monaco. Liberty Media is very focused on the expansion of the sport in the United States and is looking for circuits that guarantee the most spectacle and around which the biggest event can be built.

Verstappen hopes to keep Spa

There is something to be said for both types of circuits and events, but Verstappen hopes above all that his favourite circuit does not disappear from the calendar. MaxVerstappen.com quotes the reigning world champion: "It would be a real shame if we lost Spa. It's my favourite circuit in the world. It would also be a shame because they have recently made changes to the run-off lanes and so on. It's just a great track to drive a Formula 1 car, or any car for that matter, because of all the fast corners and the overall flow of the track. I think it's important that Spa remains on the calendar."

The rumours that Spa and Monaco will no longer be on the F1 calendar next year have not yet been confirmed. The organisation of Spa has also denied the rumours. However, it looks more and more like it is going to be difficult for the circuits. The calendar is getting more and more completed and at a certain moment, there will be no place left. The initially planned 24 races of this year also caused protests from the F1 teams. The schedule would be far too busy for all employees. With the cancellation of the Russian GP, 23 races remain, which is still too much for most teams and staff.