2013 FORMULA 1™ SHELL BELGIAN GRAND PRIX

Grandstand Gold 1 runs along the outside of the main straight, and overlooks the pit lane and the podium. You will be ideally placed to watch the start-studded pre-race grid, and the drama and excitement of the start as the cars charge down to the <em>La Source</em> hairpin.<br /> <br />You will have a more distant view of the cars heading towards you through <em>Blanchimont</em>, before they speed past you accelerating hard. You may then see them across the infield, as they head up to <em>Eau Rouge</em>.<br /> <br />You will see the chequered flag as the winner crosses the line, as well as the champagne showered podium celebrations and interviews.

Grandstand Gold 1 runs along the outside of the main straight, and overlooks the pit lane and the podium. You will be ideally placed to watch the start-studded pre-race grid, and the drama and excitement of the start as the cars charge down to the <em>La Source</em> hairpin.<br /> <br />You will have a more distant view of the cars heading towards you through <em>Blanchimont</em>, before they speed past you accelerating hard. You may then see them across the infield, as they head up to <em>Eau Rouge</em>.<br /> <br />You will see the chequered flag as the winner crosses the line, as well as the champagne showered podium celebrations and interviews.

Grandstand Gold 2 sits on the outside of the downhill straight between the legendary <em>La Source</em> hairpin and <em>Eau Rouge</em>. This is a good spot to see the cars charge out of one of the circuit's most eventful corners, a hard braking point, that is often the scene of race incidents, and a potential overtaking spot.<br /> <br />From the hard acceleration zone out of <em>La Source</em>, you will be ideally placed to see the steep charge down the straight, and through <em>Eau Rouge</em>. This is truly one of F1's greatest turns, as the cars sweep left then right, heading uphill at unbelievable speed.<br /> <br />You will have a great view of the pit lane exit, making this an excellent place to see race strategies evolving.

Grandstand Gold 3 is in a privileged position at the top of the hill at <em>Eau Rouge</em>, a prime location overlooking one of Formula 1's most exciting and celebrated corners.<br /> <br />This is a superb vantage point to see the cars racing towards you uphill at unbelievable speed, before sweeping to your left and into <em>Raidillon</em>. Any driver straying off the racing line here will be at the centre of a spectacular incident.<br /> <br />You will also have a birds eye view of the charge out of <em>La Source</em> and down the straight, including a clear view up to the pit lane exit, making this an excellent place to see race strategies evolving.

Grandstand Gold 3 is in a privileged position at the top of the hill at <em>Eau Rouge</em>, a prime location overlooking one of Formula 1's most exciting and celebrated corners.<br /> <br />This is a superb vantage point to see the cars racing towards you uphill at unbelievable speed, before sweeping to your left and into <em>Raidillon</em>. Any driver straying off the racing line here will be at the centre of a spectacular incident.<br /> <br />You will also have a birds eye view of the charge out of <em>La Source</em> and down the straight, including a clear view up to the pit lane exit, making this an excellent place to see race strategies evolving.

Grandstand Gold 4 is halfway up the hill at <em>Eau Rouge</em>, a much sought after spot overlooking one of Formula 1's most exciting and celebrated corners.<br /> <br />This is a superb vantage point to see the cars sweep left then right, heading past you uphill at unbelievable speed. Any driver straying off the racing line here will be at the centre of a spectacular incident.<br /> <br />You will also have a birds eye view of the charge out of <em>La Source</em> and down the straight, including a clear view up to the pit lane exit, making this an excellent place to see race strategies evolving.

Grandstand Gold 6 directly overlooks the Chicane at the pit lane entry, and offers a view down towards the 185 mph left hander at <em>Blanchimont</em>.<br /> <br />This is a truly spectacular part of the circuit, and its hardest braking zone, as the drivers undergo 5.3G as they slam on the brakes on entry. You will see the skill of the drivers and the performance of the cars as they weave right then left, and out onto the main straight.<br /> <br />This stand also directly faces the pit lane entry, so is a fantastic spot to follow the race strategies, and the scramble to change to wet tyres if the Spa rain falls.

Grandstand Gold 6 directly overlooks the Chicane at the pit lane entry, and offers a view down towards the 185 mph left hander at <em>Blanchimont</em>.<br /> <br />This is a truly spectacular part of the circuit, and its hardest braking zone, as the drivers undergo 5.3G as they slam on the brakes on entry. You will see the skill of the drivers and the performance of the cars as they weave right then left, and out onto the main straight.<br /> <br />This stand also directly faces the pit lane entry, so is a fantastic spot to follow the race strategies, and the scramble to change to wet tyres if the Spa rain falls.

Grandstand Gold 7 offers a direct view over the legendary <em>La Source</em> hairpin, it's a great spot to see the cars charge out of the first corner. This is one of the circuit's most eventful corners, a hard braking point, that is often the scene of race incidents, and a potential overtaking spot.<br /> <br />Your view also includes the hard acceleration zone out of <em>La Source</em>, and the steep charge down the straight, and through <em>Eau Rouge</em>. This is truly one of F1's greatest turns, as the cars sweep left then right, heading uphill at unbelievable speed.<br /> <br />You will have a good view of the last few garages and the pit lane exit, making this an excellent place to see race strategies evolving.

Grandstand Gold 8 overlooks the legendary <em>La Source</em> hairpin, looking down the barrel of the main straight. This is a sought after grandstand, and a fantastic spot to see the cars charge towards you into the first corner. This is one of the circuit's most eventful corners, a hard braking point, that is often the scene of race incidents, and a potential overtaking spot.<br /> <br />Your view also includes the hard acceleration zone out of <em>La Source</em>, and you may well have a distant view of the charge through <em>Eau Rouge</em>.<br /> <br />You will have a good view of the last few garages and end of the pit lane, so this is a good spot to see race strategies evolving. You will be well placed to see the pre-race grid further up the straight, as well as the chequered flag as the winner crosses the line.

Grandstand Gold 8 overlooks the legendary <em>La Source</em> hairpin, looking down the barrel of the main straight. This is a sought after grandstand, and a fantastic spot to see the cars charge towards you into the first corner. This is one of the circuit's most eventful corners, a hard braking point, that is often the scene of race incidents, and a potential overtaking spot.<br /> <br />Your view also includes the hard acceleration zone out of <em>La Source</em>, and you may well have a distant view of the charge through <em>Eau Rouge</em>.<br /> <br />You will have a good view of the last few garages and end of the pit lane, so this is a good spot to see race strategies evolving. You will be well placed to see the pre-race grid further up the straight, as well as the chequered flag as the winner crosses the line.

Grandstand Gold 9 sits between the start line and the famous <em>La Source</em> hairpin. This is a great spot to see the charge into the first corner at the race start, and is often the scene of race incidents, and a potential overtaking spot.<br /> <br />You will be well placed to see the pre-race grid further up the straight, and a more distant view of the podium. You will see the chequered flag as the winner crosses the line, as well as the champagne showered podium celebrations and interviews.<br /> <br />You will have a good view of the last few garages and end of the pit lane, so this is a good spot to see race strategies evolving.

Grandstand Silver 1 sits on the outside of the downhill straight between the legendary <em>La Source</em> hairpin and <em>Eau Rouge</em>. This is a good spot to see the cars charge out of one of the circuit's most eventful corners, a hard braking point, that is often the scene of race incidents, and a potential overtaking spot.<br /> <br />From the hard acceleration zone out of <em>La Source</em>, you will be ideally placed to see the steep charge down the straight, and through <em>Eau Rouge</em>. This is truly one of F1's greatest turns, as the cars sweep left then right, heading uphill at unbelievable speed.<br /> <br />You will have a great view up to the pit lane exit, making this an excellent place to see race strategies evolving.

Grandstand Silver 1 sits on the outside of the downhill straight between the legendary <em>La Source</em> hairpin and <em>Eau Rouge</em>. This is a good spot to see the cars charge out of one of the circuit's most eventful corners, a hard braking point, that is often the scene of race incidents, and a potential overtaking spot.<br /> <br />From the hard acceleration zone out of <em>La Source</em>, you will be ideally placed to see the steep charge down the straight, and through <em>Eau Rouge</em>. This is truly one of F1's greatest turns, as the cars sweep left then right, heading uphill at unbelievable speed.<br /> <br />You will have a great view up to the pit lane exit, making this an excellent place to see race strategies evolving.

Grandstand Silver 2 sits on the outside of the downhill straight, between the legendary <em>La Source</em> hairpin and closer to <em>Eau Rouge</em>.<br /> <br />From the hard acceleration zone out of <em>La Source</em>, you will be ideally placed to see the steep charge down the straight, and through <em>Eau Rouge</em>. This is truly one of F1's greatest turns, as the cars sweep left then right, heading uphill at unbelievable speed.<br /> <br />You will also have a more distant view of the exit of <em>La Source</em>, one of the circuit's most eventful corners, a hard braking point, that is often the scene of race incidents, and a potential overtaking spot. You will have a good view up to the pit lane exit, making this an excellent place to see race strategies evolving.

Grandstand Silver 3 offers a great view of the high speed <em>Les Combes</em> corner, and the blast to <em>Bruxelles</em>, a perfect spot to appreciate the skill of the drivers.<br /> <br />This is an excellent place to see the amazing cornering ability and aerodynamic grip of F1 cars, as they take the left and right-handers at an amazing 105 mph.<br /> <br />You will also see and hear their impressive raw power, as they accelerate hard past this stand, reaching 165 mph before braking for the <em>Rivage</em> corner.

Grandstand Silver 3 offers a great view of the high speed <em>Les Combes</em> corner, and the blast to <em>Bruxelles</em>, a perfect spot to appreciate the skill of the drivers.<br /> <br />This is an excellent place to see the amazing cornering ability and aerodynamic grip of F1 cars, as they take the left and right-handers at an amazing 105 mph.<br /> <br />You will also see and hear their impressive raw power, as they accelerate hard past this stand, reaching 165 mph before braking for the <em>Bruxelles</em> corner.

Bronze tickets provide access to the free seating General Admission areas around the circuit. Spa-Francorchamps is a hilly circuit, so General Admission areas include many small mounds, which offer good views of relatively extensive sections of track.<br /> <br />The areas accessible with a Bronze ticket include a stretch alongside the extremely high speed Kemmel straight, between <em>Eau Rouge</em> and <em>Les Combes</em>, another that spreads on the inside of the circuit all the way from <em>Bruxelles corner</em>, around the high speed <em>Double Gauche</em> corner, and around <em>Fagnes</em>, and a third which runs alongside the incredible high speed <em>Blanchimont</em> sector.<br /> <br />General Admission areas fill up quickly at Spa, so get there early to secure the best spots.

This ticket provides access to the yellow parking zone on the respective day. The yellow parking zone is recommended for grandstands: Gold 1, 2, 3, 4, 6, 7, 8 and 9; as well as for grandstands Silver 1 and 2 and will offer you comfortable, easy access to the mentioned grandstands.

This ticket provides access to the yellow parking zone on the respective day. The yellow parking zone is recommended for grandstands: Gold 1, 2, 3, 4, 6, 7, 8 and 9; as well as for grandstands Silver 1 and 2 and will offer you comfortable, easy access to the mentioned grandstands.

This ticket provides access to the green parking zone on the respective day. The green parking zone is recommended for grandstand Silver 3 and the Bronze ticket category (General Admission areas) and will offer you comfortable, easy access to the mentioned grandstand/ general admission areas.