6 Hours of Spa-Francorchamps

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Flag of Belgium (civil).svg 6 Hours of Spa-Francorchamps
6 Heures de Spa-Francorchamps (French)
6 Hours of Spa-Francorchamps logo.svg
Spa-Francorchamps of Belgium.svg
FIA World Endurance Championship
Venue Circuit de Spa-Francorchamps
First race1953
First FIA WEC race2012
Duration6 hours
Most wins (driver) Jacky Ickx
Sébastien Buemi (5)
Most wins (team) Toyota Gazoo Racing (7)
Most wins (manufacturer) Flag of Italy.svg Ferrari (11)

The 6 Hours of Spa-Francorchamps (formerly the 1000 Kilometres of Spa-Francorchamps) is an endurance race for sports cars held at Circuit de Spa-Francorchamps in Belgium.

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History

The Spa 24 Hours had been introduced in 1924, and other races followed. As on the Nürburgring, both a 24-hour race for touring cars and GTs is held, and an endurance race for sports cars and GTs. The 24 hour race counted towards the inaugural World Sports Car championship in 1953, the last time that race would be held until 1964, and the last time it was for sports cars for several decades. Earlier in 1953 a minor sports car race, the Coupe de Spa was the first race held in the lineage of the 1000 km (now 6 hour) race. [1] The first Spa Grand Prix was held in 1954, [2] and in 1963 joined the World Sportscar Championship and was extended to 500 km. Starting in 1966 the name Spa Grand Prix was no-longer used, [2] and the race was run for 1000 km, following the 1000 km Nürburgring and 1000 km Monza. Due to safety problems on the traditional long and very fast 14 km track over public roads, the race was discontinued after 1975.

The 14km Spa used by sportscars up until 1975 Spa 1950.jpg
The 14km Spa used by sportscars up until 1975

The 1000 km race was resumed in 1982 after the track was made safer by shortening it to 7 km. In 1989 and 1990, the race distance was lowered to 480 km. Due to the decline of the WSC, the "1000km" was discontinued after 1990 even before the WSC closed.

The race was revived in 1999, as a part of the SportsRacing World Cup (the predecessor to the FIA Sportscar Championship), running to a 2-hour, 30 minute time limit. In 2003, the 1000 km race was resumed as a joint event of the FIA SCC with the British GT Championship. In 2004, it was part of the Le Mans Series (LMS), and in 2011 was also part of the Intercontinental Le Mans Cup. From 2012 onwards the race has been part of the FIA World Endurance Championship, albeit in the format of a six-hour race.

Jacky Ickx currently holds record of most wins, having won the race 5 times, in 1967, 1968, 1974, 1982, and 1983. He is also one of two drivers to win the 1000 km on both the original and current circuits, the other being Derek Bell.

Winners

Year Drivers Team Car Time Distance Championship
14.1 km (8.8 mi) circuit
1953 Flag of Belgium (civil).svg Olivier Gendebien Ferrari 166 MM Non-championship
1954 Flag of the Netherlands.svg Hans Davids Flag of the Netherlands.svg Hans Davids Jaguar C-Type 169 km (105 mi)Non-championship
1955 Flag of Belgium (civil).svg Paul Frère Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Aston Martin Aston Martin DB3S 1:37:33.900282 km (175 mi)Non-championship
1956 Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Ninian Sanderson Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Ecurie Ecosse Jaguar D-Type 0:57:34.800169 km (105 mi)Non-championship
1957 Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Tony Brooks Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Aston Martin Aston Martin DBR1 1:15:56.000211.8 km (131.6 mi)Non-championship
1958 Flag of the United States (1912-1959).svg Masten Gregory Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Ecurie Ecosse Lister-Jaguar 1:05:02.300211.8 km (131.6 mi)Non-championship
1959 Flag of the Netherlands.svg Carel Godin de Beaufort Flag of the Netherlands.svg Ecurie Maarsbergen Porsche 718 RSK 1:11:10.100211.8 km (131.6 mi)Non-championship
1960 Flag of Belgium (civil).svg Paul Frère Porsche 718 RSK 1:20:54.800211.8 km (131.6 mi)Non-championship
1961 Flag of Belgium (civil).svg Willy Mairesse Flag of Italy.svg Scuderia Ferrari Ferrari 250 GT Berlinetta SWB 1:05:33.800211.8 km (131.6 mi)Non-championship
1962 Flag of Switzerland (Pantone).svg Edgar Berney Flag of Switzerland (Pantone).svg Edgar Berney Ferrari 250 GT Berlinetta SWB 1:12:32.100211.8 km (131.6 mi)Non-championship
1963 Flag of Belgium (civil).svg Willy Mairesse Flag of Belgium (civil).svg Ecurie Nationale Belge Ferrari 250 GTO 2:38:40:800500 km (310 mi) International Championship for GT Manufacturers
1964 Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Mike Parkes Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Maranello Concessionaires Ferrari 250 GTO 2:32:05.200500 km (310 mi) International Championship for GT Manufacturers
1965 Flag of Belgium (civil).svg Willy Mairesse Flag of Belgium (civil).svg Ecurie Francorchamps Ferrari 250 LM 2:29:45.700500 km (310 mi) International Championship for GT Manufacturers
International Trophy for GT Prototypes
1966 Flag of Italy.svg Ludovico Scarfiotti
Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Mike Parkes
Flag of Italy.svg SpA Ferrari SEFAC Ferrari 330 P3 4:43:24.0001,000 km (620 mi) International Manufacturers' Championship
International Sports Car Championship
1967 Flag of Belgium (civil).svg Jacky Ickx
Flag of the United States.svg Dick Thompson
Flag of the United Kingdom.svg J.W. Automotive Engineering Mirage M1-Ford 5:09:46.5001,000 km (620 mi) International Championship for Sports-Prototypes
International Championship for Sports Cars
1968 Flag of Belgium (civil).svg Jacky Ickx
Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Brian Redman
Flag of the United Kingdom.svg J.W. Automotive Engineering Ford GT40 Mk.I 5:05:19:3001,000 km (620 mi) International Championship for Makes
International Cup for GT Cars
1969 Flag of Switzerland (Pantone).svg Jo Siffert
Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Brian Redman
Flag of Germany.svg Porsche System Engineering Porsche 908LH 4:24:19.6001,000 km (620 mi) International Championship for Makes
International Cup for GT Cars
1970 Flag of Switzerland (Pantone).svg Jo Siffert
Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Brian Redman
Flag of the United Kingdom.svg J.W. Automotive Engineering Porsche 917K 4:09:47.8001,000 km (620 mi) International Championship for Makes
International Cup for GT Cars
1971 Flag of Mexico.svg Pedro Rodríguez
Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Jackie Oliver
Flag of the United Kingdom.svg J.W. Automotive Engineering Porsche 917K 4:01:09.7001,000 km (620 mi) International Championship for Makes
International Cup for GT Cars
1972 Flag of Italy.svg Arturo Merzario
Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Brian Redman
Flag of Italy.svg SpA Ferrari SEFAC Ferrari 312 PB 4:17:19.1001,000 km (620 mi) World Championship for Makes
International Grand Touring Trophy
1973 Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Derek Bell
Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Mike Hailwood
Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Gulf Research Mirage M6-Ford 4:05:43.5001,000 km (620 mi) World Championship for Makes
International Grand Touring Trophy
1974 Flag of Belgium (civil).svg Jacky Ickx
Flag of France.svg Jean-Pierre Jarier
Flag of France.svg Equipe Gitanes Matra-Simca MS670C 4:12:15.6001,000 km (620 mi) World Championship for Makes
FIA Cup for GT Cars
1975 Flag of France.svg Henri Pescarolo
Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Derek Bell
Flag of Germany.svg Willi Kauhsen Racing Team Alfa Romeo 33TT12 3:32:58.400750 km (470 mi) 1 World Championship for Makes
FIA Cup for GT Cars
FIA Cup for 2-Litre Cars
1976
to
1981
No Races
7.0 km (4.3 mi) circuit
1982 Flag of Belgium (civil).svg Jacky Ickx
Flag of Germany.svg Jochen Mass
Flag of Germany.svg Rothmans Porsche Porsche 956 6:06:04.1401,000 km (620 mi) World Endurance Championship
1983 Flag of Belgium (civil).svg Jacky Ickx
Flag of Germany.svg Jochen Mass
Flag of Germany.svg Rothmans Porsche Porsche 956 5:44:33.5201,000 km (620 mi) World Endurance Championship
European Endurance Championship
1984 Flag of Germany.svg Stefan Bellof
Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Derek Bell
Flag of Germany.svg Rothmans Porsche Porsche 956B 5:53:17.1901,000 km (620 mi) World Endurance Championship
1985 Flag of France.svg Bob Wollek
Flag of Italy.svg Mauro Baldi
Flag of Italy.svg Martini Racing Lancia LC2 5:00:23.420848 km (527 mi) 2 World Endurance Championship
1986 Flag of Belgium (civil).svg Thierry Boutsen
Flag of Germany.svg Frank Jelinski
Flag of Switzerland (Pantone).svg Brun Motorsport Porsche 962C 5:35:54.5401,000 km (620 mi) World Sports Prototype Championship
1987 Flag of Brazil (1968-1992).svg Raul Boesel
Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Martin Brundle
Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Johnny Dumfries
Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Silk Cut Jaguar Jaguar XJR-8 6:00:16.1801,000 km (620 mi) World Sports Prototype Championship
1988 Flag of Italy.svg Mauro Baldi
Flag of Sweden.svg Stefan Johansson
Flag of Switzerland (Pantone).svg Team Sauber Mercedes Sauber C9-Mercedes 6:01:34.2301,000 km (620 mi) World Sports Prototype Championship
1989 Flag of Italy.svg Mauro Baldi
Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Kenny Acheson
Flag of Germany.svg Team Sauber Mercedes Sauber C9-Mercedes 2:39:16.453480 km (300 mi) World Sports Prototype Championship
1990 Flag of Germany.svg Jochen Mass
Flag of Austria.svg Karl Wendlinger
Flag of Germany.svg Team Sauber Mercedes Mercedes-Benz C11 2:42:54.880480 km (300 mi) World Sports Prototype Championship
1991
to
1998
No Races
1999 Flag of France.svg Laurent Rédon
Flag of Italy.svg Mauro Baldi
Flag of France.svg JB Giesse Team Ferrari Ferrari 333 SP 2:30:24.347452.920 km (281.431 mi) SportsRacing World Cup
2000 Flag of Italy.svg Filippo Francioni
Flag of Italy.svg Salvatore Ronca
Flag of Italy.svg Lucchini Engineering Lucchini SR2000-Alfa Romeo 2:31:17.377355.368 km (220.815 mi) SportsRacing World Cup
2001 Flag of Italy.svg Marco Zadra
Flag of France.svg Jean-Marc Gounon
Flag of Italy.svg BMS Scuderia Italia Ferrari 333 SP 2:31:27.898445.952 km (277.102 mi) FIA Sportscar Championship
2002 Flag of France.svg Sébastien Bourdais
Flag of France.svg Jean-Christophe Boullion
Flag of France.svg Pescarolo Sport Courage C60 EVO-Peugeot 2:03:16.089 3 376.272 km (233.805 mi) FIA Sportscar Championship
2003 Flag of Denmark.svg Tom Kristensen
Flag of Japan.svg Seiji Ara
Flag of Japan.svg Audi Sport Japan Audi R8 5:47:50.2091,000 km (620 mi) FIA Sportscar Championship
British GT Championship
2004 Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Johnny Herbert
Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Jamie Davies
Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Audi Sport UK Veloqx Audi R8 5:58:55.2621,000 km (620 mi) Le Mans Endurance Series
2005 Flag of Denmark.svg John Nielsen
Flag of Denmark.svg Casper Elgaard
Flag of Japan.svg Hayanari Shimoda
Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Zytek Motorsport Zytek 04S 6:00:48.3891,000 km (620 mi) Le Mans Endurance Series
2006 Flag of France.svg Emmanuel Collard
Flag of France.svg Jean-Christophe Boullion
Flag of France.svg Pescarolo Sport Pescarolo C60-Judd 6:01:06.7821,000 km (620 mi) Le Mans Series
2007 Flag of France.svg Stéphane Sarrazin
Flag of Portugal.svg Pedro Lamy
Flag of France.svg Team Peugeot Total Peugeot 908 HDi FAP
(Diesel)
5:47:47.3131,000 km (620 mi) Le Mans Series
2008 Flag of Canada (Pantone).svg Jacques Villeneuve
Flag of France.svg Nicolas Minassian
Flag of Spain.svg Marc Gené
Flag of France.svg Team Peugeot Total Peugeot 908 HDi FAP
(Diesel)
5:17:48.5661,000 km (620 mi) Le Mans Series
2009 Flag of France.svg Nicolas Minassian
Flag of France.svg Simon Pagenaud
Flag of Austria.svg Christian Klien
Flag of France.svg Team Peugeot Total Peugeot 908 HDi FAP
(Diesel)
5:45:35.4291,000 km (620 mi) Le Mans Series
2010 Flag of France.svg Sébastien Bourdais
Flag of France.svg Simon Pagenaud
Flag of Portugal.svg Pedro Lamy
Flag of France.svg Team Peugeot Total Peugeot 908 HDi FAP
(Diesel)
6:00:39.012975 km (606 mi) 4 Le Mans Series
2011 Flag of Austria.svg Alexander Wurz
Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Anthony Davidson
Flag of Spain.svg Marc Gené
Flag of France.svg Team Peugeot Total Peugeot 908
(Diesel)
6:02:03.7991,127.633 km (700.679 mi) Le Mans Series
Intercontinental Le Mans Cup
2012 Flag of France.svg Romain Dumas
Flag of France.svg Loïc Duval
Flag of Spain.svg Marc Gené
Flag of Germany.svg Audi Sport Team Joest Audi R18 ultra
(Diesel)
6:00:22.7081,120.62 km (696.32 mi) FIA World Endurance Championship
2013 Flag of France.svg Benoît Tréluyer
Flag of Germany.svg André Lotterer
Flag of Switzerland (Pantone).svg Marcel Fässler
Flag of Germany.svg Audi Sport Team Joest Audi R18 e-tron quattro
(Diesel hybrid)
6:00:55.9711,176.67 km (731.15 mi) FIA World Endurance Championship
2014 Flag of France.svg Nicolas Lapierre
Flag of Switzerland (Pantone).svg Sébastien Buemi
Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Anthony Davidson
Flag of Japan.svg Toyota Racing Toyota TS040 Hybrid 6:01:31.6751,197.68 km (744.20 mi) FIA World Endurance Championship
2015 Flag of France.svg Benoît Tréluyer
Flag of Germany.svg André Lotterer
Flag of Switzerland (Pantone).svg Marcel Fässler
Flag of Germany.svg Audi Sport Team Joest Audi R18 e-tron quattro
(Diesel hybrid)
6:01:08.8961,232.704 km (765.967 mi) 6 FIA World Endurance Championship
2016 Flag of France.svg Loïc Duval
Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Oliver Jarvis
Flag of Brazil.svg Lucas di Grassi
Flag of Germany.svg Audi Sport Team Joest Audi R18 e-tron quattro
(Diesel hybrid)
6:00:32.1121,120.640 km (696.333 mi) FIA World Endurance Championship
2017 Flag of Switzerland (Pantone).svg Sébastien Buemi
Flag of Japan.svg Kazuki Nakajima
Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Anthony Davidson
Flag of Japan.svg Toyota Gazoo Racing Toyota TS050 Hybrid 6:00:11.4901,211.692 km (752.911 mi) FIA World Endurance Championship
2018 Flag of Spain.svg Fernando Alonso
Flag of Switzerland (Pantone).svg Sébastien Buemi
Flag of Japan.svg Kazuki Nakajima
Flag of Japan.svg Toyota Gazoo Racing Toyota TS050 Hybrid 6:00:50.7021,141.652 km (709.390 mi) FIA World Endurance Championship
2019 Flag of Spain.svg Fernando Alonso
Flag of Switzerland (Pantone).svg Sébastien Buemi
Flag of Japan.svg Kazuki Nakajima
Flag of Japan.svg Toyota Gazoo Racing Toyota TS050 Hybrid 5:44:41.101 5 931.532 km (578.827 mi) FIA World Endurance Championship
2020 Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Mike Conway
Flag of Japan.svg Kamui Kobayashi
Flag of Argentina.svg José María López
Flag of Japan.svg Toyota Gazoo Racing Toyota TS050 Hybrid 6:00:02.5341,001.572 km (622.348 mi) FIA World Endurance Championship
2021 Flag of Switzerland (Pantone).svg Sébastien Buemi
Flag of New Zealand.svg Brendon Hartley
Flag of Japan.svg Kazuki Nakajima
Flag of Japan.svg Toyota Gazoo Racing Toyota GR010 Hybrid 6:00:17.7331,134.648 km (705.038 mi) FIA World Endurance Championship
2022 Flag of Argentina.svg José María López
Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Mike Conway
Flag of Japan.svg Kamui Kobayashi
Flag of Japan.svg Toyota Gazoo Racing Toyota GR010 Hybrid 6:00:31.052721.412 km (448.265 mi) FIA World Endurance Championship
2023 Flag of Argentina.svg José María López
Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Mike Conway
Flag of Japan.svg Kamui Kobayashi
Flag of Japan.svg Toyota Gazoo Racing Toyota GR010 Hybrid 6:00:24.7981,036.455 km (644.023 mi) FIA World Endurance Championship
2024 Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Callum Ilott
Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Will Stevens
Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Hertz Team Jota Porsche 963 5:57:31.542987.428 km (613.559 mi) FIA World Endurance Championship
2025 Flag of the United Kingdom.svg James Calado
Flag of Italy.svg Antonio Giovinazzi
Flag of Italy.svg Alessandro Pier Guidi
Flag of Italy.svg Ferrari AF Corse Ferrari 499P 6:01:07.2991,050.478 km (652.737 mi) FIA World Endurance Championship
^1 The 1975 event was originally scheduled for 1000 km, but was shortened to 750 km the day of the race due to an approaching storm.
^2 The 1985 event was originally scheduled for 1000 km, but was shortened to five hours (848 km) after the ensuing 40-minute caution caused by the collision of the Bellof/Boutsen Brun Motorsport Porsche 956 with the Ickx/Jochen Mass Rothmans Porsche 962 at Eau Rouge. Bellof died in the hospital afterwards, and officials ended the race at the five-hour mark, after 122 of 145 laps.
^3 The 2002 event was stopped early due to heavy rain.
^4 The 2010 event was red flagged during the race due to electrical outages. The race covered approximately 975 km when it ended on a six hour time limit.
^5 The 2019 event was stopped early because of snow.
^6 Race record for distance covered.

Records

Wins by constructor

RankConstructorWinsYears
1 Flag of Italy.svg Ferrari 111953, 1961–1966, 1972, 1999, 2001, 2025
2 Flag of Germany.svg Porsche 101959, 1960, 1969–1971, 1982–1984, 1986, 2024
3 Flag of Japan.svg Toyota 82014, 2017–2023
4 Flag of Germany.svg Audi 62003, 2004, 2012, 2013, 2015, 2016
5 Flag of France.svg Peugeot 52007–2011
6 Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Jaguar 31954, 1956, 1987
7 Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Aston Martin 21955, 1957
Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Mirage 1967, 1973
Flag of Switzerland (Pantone).svg Sauber 1988, 1989
Flag of France.svg Courage 2002, 2006
11 Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Lister 11958
Flag of the United States.svg Ford 1968
Flag of France.svg Matra 1974
Flag of Italy.svg Alfa Romeo 1975
Flag of Italy.svg Lancia 1985
Flag of Germany.svg Mercedes-Benz 1990
Flag of Italy.svg Lucchini 2000
Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Reynard 2005

Wins by engine manufacturer

RankManufacturerWinsYears
1 Flag of Italy.svg Ferrari 121953, 1961–1966, 1972, 1985, 1999, 2001, 2025
2 Flag of Germany.svg Porsche 101959, 1960, 1969–1971, 1982–1984, 1986, 2024
3 Flag of Japan.svg Toyota 82014, 2017–2023
4 Flag of France.svg Peugeot 62002, 2007–2011
Flag of Germany.svg Audi 2003, 2004, 2012, 2013, 2015, 2016
6 Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Jaguar 41954, 1956, 1958, 1987
7 Flag of the United States.svg Ford 31967, 1968, 1973
Flag of Germany.svg Mercedes-Benz 1988–1990
9 Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Aston Martin 21955, 1957
Flag of Italy.svg Alfa Romeo 1975, 2000
11 Flag of France.svg Matra 11974
Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Gibson 2005
Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Judd 2006

Drivers with multiple wins

RankDriverWinsYears
1 Flag of Belgium (civil).svg Jacky Ickx 51967, 1968, 1974, 1982, 1983
Flag of Switzerland (Pantone).svg Sébastien Buemi 2014, 2017–2019, 2021
3 Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Brian Redman 41968–1970, 1972
Flag of Italy.svg Mauro Baldi 1985, 1988, 1989, 1999
Flag of Japan.svg Kazuki Nakajima 2017–2019, 2021
6 Flag of Belgium (civil).svg Willy Mairesse 31961, 1963, 1965
Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Derek Bell 1973, 1975, 1984
Flag of Germany.svg Jochen Mass 1982, 1983, 1990
Flag of Spain.svg Marc Gené 2008, 2011, 2012
Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Anthony Davidson 2011, 2014, 2017
Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Mike Conway 2020, 2022, 2023
Flag of Japan.svg Kamui Kobayashi 2020, 2022, 2023
Flag of Argentina.svg José María López 2020, 2022, 2023
14 Flag of Belgium (civil).svg Paul Frère 21955, 1960
Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Mike Parkes 1955, 1960
Flag of Switzerland (Pantone).svg Jo Siffert 1969, 1970
Flag of France.svg Jean-Christophe Boullion 2002, 2006
Flag of France.svg Sébastien Bourdais 2002, 2010
Flag of Portugal.svg Pedro Lamy 2007, 2010
Flag of France.svg Nicolas Minassian 2008, 2009
Flag of France.svg Simon Pagenaud 2009, 2010
Flag of France.svg Loïc Duval 2012, 2016
Flag of France.svg Benoît Tréluyer 2013, 2015
Flag of Germany.svg André Lotterer 2013, 2015
Flag of Switzerland (Pantone).svg Marcel Fässler 2013, 2015
Flag of Spain.svg Fernando Alonso 2018, 2019

References

  1. "Coupe de Spa 1953". Racing Sports Cars. Retrieved 10 October 2019.
  2. 1 2 Higham, Peter (1995). The Guinness Guide to International Motor Racing. ISBN   0851126421.