F1 needs Spa more than Spa needs F1, insists top Belgian racer Sarah Bovy
dailystar.co.ukFormula 1 calendar is seen as blasphemy by most followers of the sport.Corner names like La Source, Eau Rouge, Blanchimont and Bus Stop are part of the rich tapestry of the sport and roll off the tongue like few others on the schedule.
The Belgian Grand Prix venue is a real favourite among drivers and fans, but in modern F1 no circuit can be considered safe from the chop, not even Spa or Monaco.Series owners Liberty Media are desperate to cash in on the sport’s heightened profile in America and will add a third stateside grand prix to the roadshow in 2023 with a Las Vegas street race planned for Thanksgiving weekend in November.
A return to the Kyalami circuit in South Africa is also on the cards in the near future. READ MORE: Jenson Button says tracks like Spa must stay on F1 calendar to keep drivers happy While Liberty is open to increasing the number of races, possibly to as many as 25, other venues, most likely in Europe, will fall by the wayside.
One of those casualties could be Spa. While the track is now expected to keep its place for 2023, it's long-term F1 future is up in the air.Many would see losing F1 as a devastating blow to the owners of Spa.
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