One of Formula 1’s most prestigious circuits could soon find itself without a place on the sport’s calendar due to rising costs.
The Belgian Grand Prix will be hosting two more grands prix in 2024 and 2025, but the cost of hosting the event will hike again as Formula 1 enters a new era of technical regulations from 2026.
The track has made a loss on its last three events, and ticket prices are among some of the highest compared to other European races.
The Belgian Grand Prix is a favourite among drivers on the Formula 1 grid
Could Spa be about to drop off the F1 calendar?
Fees to host the race have spiralled out of control, costing €23.5 million in 2023, rising to €28 million by 2025 and more in 2026 according to GPblog.
Liberty Media are raising the stakes and it’s something that the organisers may not be able to keep up with, especially if they continue to make a loss every year.