1962 Brussels Grand Prix

This year, it will be celebrated the 79th edition of the Belgian Grand Prix, one of the most traditional and beloved races on the F1 calendar. Although the circuit of Spa, located in the heart of the Belgian Ardennes, has been the GP’s trademark throughout most of these years, other episodes and places were notable in the motorsport history of this small country. One of them took place in 1962, on an improvised circuit located on the streets of Brussels. It was the day when the Belgian capital hosted a season opener.

Spa-Francochamps is always remembered as the mecca of Belgian motorsport. Whether in its most legendary configuration, with the feared Masta Kink and the Stavelot curve, or in its current 7,004 km layout, the track will always be linked to the soul of Flemish land. But it would be a huge mistake to think that only Spa is responsible for the development of the Belgian motorsport: Nivelles-Baulers, Chimay and Zolder also had their share of contributions in more recent times. As well as the Ardennes circuit, which served as the first venue of motor sport in the country, back in the early 1900s.