Formulation One’s Belgian Grand Prix has secured a one-year extension to its present deal, protecting it on the calendar by 2025.

Formulation One mentioned in a press release that this yr’s race at Spa-Francorchamps had seen an attendance of 380,000 throughout the weekend, 20,000 greater than on the similar occasion in 2022.

The circuit is the longest on the calendar and one of many quickest however has been within the highlight for deadly accidents, with the loss of life of French F2 racer Anthoine Hubert in 2019 and Dutch teenager Dilano van ‘t Hoff final July.

“Spa is synonymous with Formulation One having been one of many circuits in our first ever season and is way beloved by followers and drivers alike, so I’m delighted to increase our relationship with them till 2025,” mentioned F1 CEO Stefano Domenicali.

“The promoter has taken massive strides in the previous few years to enhance the fan expertise and infrastructure, and work is ongoing between all of the stakeholders with a transparent give attention to delivering secure and thrilling racing.”

Willy Borsus, minister for the financial system of the Wallonia area, mentioned a 2021 examine had proven the race generated optimistic spin-offs of 41.8 million euros ($44.11 million) for the area, after deduction of public funding.