24 HOURS OFSPA
The Ultimate GT Challenge — Where Eau Rouge meets 24 hours of unpredictable Ardennes weather and world-class GT racing.
The History of Spa 24h
A century of Belgian endurance racing excellence
The 24 Hours of Spa is one of the oldest endurance races in the world, first held in 1924—just one year after Le Mans. The race has evolved from touring cars to become the world's premier GT endurance event.
Circuit de Spa-Francorchamps is revered as one of the greatest racing circuits ever built. The 7 km track flows through the forested hills of the Ardennes, featuring legendary corners like Eau Rouge/Raidillon—a fearsome uphill left-right-left combination that separates the brave from the merely fast.
The Ardennes weather is infamous. Rain can appear in one sector while another basks in sunshine. Teams must constantly adapt strategy, and drivers must handle conditions that change lap by lap.
Today's 24 Hours of Spa features the world's best GT3 machinery and drivers. Factory teams from Porsche, Ferrari, Mercedes-AMG, BMW, Audi, and Lamborghini battle through day and night, with grids regularly exceeding 60 cars.
The race is the crown jewel of the GT World Challenge Europe and attracts over 70,000 fans to the circuit each July.
EAU ROUGE
The most famous corner in motorsport
40% gradient • 300+ km/h approach
Legendary Moments
The races that defined Spa
The First 24 Hours
Just one year after Le Mans, Spa hosts its first 24-hour race. The event quickly becomes one of the most important endurance races in Europe.
Ford GT40 Dominance
The Ford GT40 Mk II wins Spa, adding to its legendary 1966 season that included victory at Le Mans. American muscle conquers the Ardennes.
The Modern Era Begins
The 24 Hours of Spa is revived as a GT-only event, beginning its transformation into the world's premier GT endurance race.
Record-Breaking Grid
72 GT3 cars take the start—the largest grid in modern endurance racing history. The race cements its status as the ultimate GT challenge.
Weather Chaos
Torrential rain and fog create one of the most dramatic races in history. Multiple red flags and safety car periods test every team's strategy.
Centenary Celebration
The 24 Hours of Spa celebrates its 100th anniversary with a record entry and worldwide attention on the legendary Belgian circuit.
Spa 24h Champions
The GT masters of the Ardennes
Maxime Martin
🇧🇪 Belgium
2016, 2020, 2021
Earl Bamber
🇳🇿 New Zealand
2019, 2022
Laurens Vanthoor
🇧🇪 Belgium
2014, 2019
Raffaele Marciello
🇮🇹 Italy
2021, 2022
Nick Catsburg
🇳🇱 Netherlands
2015, 2020
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