Reports in the Belgian press on Wednesday explain how the Spa-Francorchamps circuit, scene of the country's Formula One race, has lost its right to hold the event for another seventeen years.
It is believed that the decision comes following a 2007 complaint posted by people living in the vicinity of the legendary track.
From Le Soir
According to reports published in Le Soir newspaper in Belgium, the Grand Prix of Belgium circuit appears to be in serious doubt.
The newspaper describes how the State Council has suspended the license for the Spa-Francorchamps circuit and related facilities to be able to host a Grand Prix until the year 2026, stressing that the decision comes “more than two years after the introduction of a complaint filed by residents of the circuit and the Sourdine association”.
“The whole viability of the circuit may be questioned," the circuit Manager is quoted as saying, adding that he will challenge the government's decision. The State Council added the following, regarding noise pollution in the area: ‘If it exists, the study of environmental impact is seriously inadequate and incomplete.
The State Council has therefore suspended the operating license.”
photo:WRI2
It is believed that the decision comes following a 2007 complaint posted by people living in the vicinity of the legendary track.
From Le Soir
According to reports published in Le Soir newspaper in Belgium, the Grand Prix of Belgium circuit appears to be in serious doubt.
The newspaper describes how the State Council has suspended the license for the Spa-Francorchamps circuit and related facilities to be able to host a Grand Prix until the year 2026, stressing that the decision comes “more than two years after the introduction of a complaint filed by residents of the circuit and the Sourdine association”.
“The whole viability of the circuit may be questioned," the circuit Manager is quoted as saying, adding that he will challenge the government's decision. The State Council added the following, regarding noise pollution in the area: ‘If it exists, the study of environmental impact is seriously inadequate and incomplete.
The State Council has therefore suspended the operating license.”
photo:WRI2