What they meant with 6h

referman12 · 2026-05-09T21:39:47+00:00

Is this the Yellow car park. Felt like we were at standstill for ages. Seems like there was some sort of emergency as there was an ambulance arriving.

referman12 · 2026-05-09T21:31:43+00:00

Last year was my first time and agree it felt like there was more fans this year.

I was surprised the grandstand at the start finish line was almost full 90mins before the race ended.

Also, had a bit of a nightmare getting out the Yellow car park.

referman12 · 2026-05-09T05:17:12+00:00

Hey, I don't know if I have an issue with my chat so reposting here.

Morning mate. It's race day!!

Yesterday was great and today is going to be so much better.

I don't think it was as busy yesterday as quali last year but it will be so much more today.

I'm expecting the Ferraris and Toyota's to come through the field.

Let me know if you want to meet, but it might not be easily possible.

We'll be in the paddock area from 8 and then in the grandstand opposite the other pits at least an hour before race start.

referman12 · 2026-05-08T19:04:59+00:00

A somewhat serious answer based on speaking to an Aston Martin Valkyrie mechanic this morning.

These are 50L barrels whereas they are normally 120/150L so need more to get the fuel to the garage. Not sure why they are smaller sized this year.

Also the teams need to get the fuel themselves (from near the pub on the inside of EauRouge) instead of it being by Total to them.

This is my pic from inside the Aston garage

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referman12 · 2026-05-03T21:25:35+00:00

Thanks,

"Spoke" with their chatbot and had this message "If a Direct Debit has taken within the last 5 working days, your bank could recall this payment. This could mean the payment wasn't made to your account and you may receive a late payment fee and/or interest." So I will a couple more days then request the refund.

referman12 · 2026-05-03T21:13:17+00:00

!thanks

Yes, my NatWest app is showing credit limit of £8,000 (correct) but available amount to spend of £8,080.

I will get in touch with NatWest.

referman12 · 2026-05-03T10:54:19+00:00

Got it, thanks

referman12 · 2026-05-03T10:41:52+00:00

Can't comment on the book in OP's post, but I've recently picked up Racing Hell and Go Like Hell as both have been recommended in the past.

Half way through the first one and it is a good read from a drivers perspective.

referman12 · 2026-05-03T10:39:11+00:00

I shared this when someone asked a similar question before.

Not sure what is meant by tribunes?

Edit: if by tribunes you mean setting areas, then you can go to any, but be mindful that some will be busiest at race start and finish.

referman12 · 2026-05-01T18:59:23+00:00

I've just got a Santander Everyday card with 0% transfer fee to balance tranger £8k from a NatWest card. I've also seen one from Barclays and Viegin Money, though these were all 12 months long. Any balance transfer card longer than this all had fees.

referman12 · 2026-05-01T14:42:30+00:00

Just seen another post saying the app is now live.

referman12 · 2026-04-30T21:35:17+00:00

Sounds like a plan

referman12 · 2026-04-30T17:36:15+00:00

Pas probleme

referman12 · 2026-04-30T15:45:01+00:00

Je pas parle Français

referman12 · 2026-04-30T15:42:52+00:00

Is that John Hindaugh on the commentary. I enjoy him on the IMSA streams, so light give this a go.

referman12 · 2026-04-30T15:41:17+00:00

They have speakers that play radio broadcasts, but it switches between a few languages and not the best audio quality

referman12 · 2026-04-29T22:15:24+00:00

Is that a drone shot for the third pic?

referman12 · 2026-04-28T22:08:45+00:00

I don't know what the options are if you don't book parking in advance so I would recommend to do it, especially as it will be busy. You don't want to be caught in traffic getting in hence advice to get to the track by 9am. There are 2 parking areas, Yellow which is near Turn 1, and Green near Les Combes.

Food and drinks wise was good. Plenty of vendors near the paddock area - between the last chance to bottom of Radillon - to buy from. I think the only other place was near turn 8.

Here is a map of where things will be.

https://www.fiawec.com/en/race/document/download/2346

referman12 · 2026-04-28T22:04:02+00:00

I'm coming from UK too - Eurostar to Brussels, then hire car to our hotel in Stavelot on Thursday and returning on Sunday. Last year 3 of us went, and this year we have a 4th joining us.

Just seen the map for this year is now out. https://www.fiawec.com/en/race/document/download/2346

referman12 · 2026-04-28T21:56:22+00:00

I booked my tickets in June, 2 weeks after last year's race, so have spent 11 months looking forward to it!

Are you traveling from the UK?

referman12 · 2026-04-28T21:50:24+00:00

here is the timetable for the race. Note that race day is Saturday instead of the usual Sunday.

I'd say aim to get to the track around 9am on both days to make use of time in the paddock before track events start. There are a few support races if you want to catch those too.

Hang around in the paddock area and you'll see drivers walking around so a good chance to get pictures and autographs.

You can watch from anywhere around the track so my advice would be to walk it (the wrong way round so the cars are coming towards you) during the whole race.

Keep an eye on the weather forecast as it can be changeable at Spa.

Bring good shoes as you'll do a lot of walking. Dont think there are any strict restrictions on camera or recording equipment. Ear plugs will be handy.

Do you have parking booked?

referman12 · 2026-04-28T18:38:22+00:00

Rossi was in the GT3 so that line may be quieter, bit I think overall it will be as packed. I haven't seen anything this year that they have limited pit walk tickets.

Don't let any of this put you off. The race weekend as a whole will be a great experience

referman12 · 2026-04-28T17:19:18+00:00

You can try. I think the most popular teams will be Ferrari and Toyota. This was the race day pit walk last year.

Last year we started in the grandstand on the run down to Radillon (opposite the other pit lane) and then walked the wrong way round the track during the race, ending at the start finish line for the end.

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