The long-time host of the Formula 1 Belgian Grand Prix was incorporated into a series of stages to conclude the Ypres Rally on its WRC debut last year, an event won by local favourite Hyundai’s Thierry Neuville.
Spa’s inclusion created spectacular vision of the cars using iconic parts of the circuit, including Eau Rouge.
However, it also divided fans and drivers as teams were forced to make a 300km early morning drive from the Ypres service park in order to complete Sunday’s stages.
Ypres Rally has been re-installed to the WRC calendar this year to fill the vacant 18-21 August slot that had been earmarked for Rally Northern Ireland, before a lack of funding ended hopes of a UK round for 2022.
Organisers Club Superstage have now confirmed that this year’s Ypres Rally will feature a revised route based around traditional asphalt stages, with the use of the Spa circuit “impossible” due to the circuit’s preparations for the F1 Belgian Grand Prix that commences a week…
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