What is so special about Eau Rouge?
What is so special about Eau Rouge?
Modern-day Eau Rouge is famous and fearsome because of the speed, the elevation and the blind crest. Not because drivers know every lap they are risking their lives there. Those qualities can be retained with a revised run-off area.
How has Eau Rouge changed?
One big change is to Eau Rouge and Raidillon, which is always incredibly fast as drivers climb the steep incline. More run-off has been given around both corners, with more tarmac being placed down to help make it safer in the event of an incident.
What turn is Eau Rouge at Spa?
Turn 2
“The left part of the Raidillon (Turn 3) will make way for a larger Tarmac run-off. As for the foot of the Raidillon, Eau Rouge (Turn 2), the rails will be moved to allow for enlargement of the run-off.
Why is the corner called Eau Rouge?
Just in front of the Raidillon flows the brook Eau Rouge underneath the track. At this point was the original left-hand corner leading to the l’Ancienne Douane hairpin. This corner was named after the brook Eau Rouge. This is the real Eau Rouge!
How fast do f1 cars go through Eau Rouge?
A challenge for drivers has always been to take Eau Rouge/Raidillon flat out. Touring cars can take the corner at 160–180 km/h (99–112 mph), and Formula One cars at over 300 km/h (190 mph) due to high downforce.
Why is Eau Rouge called Eau Rouge?
The French words eau rouge mean ‘red water’ and the river gets its name from the reddish coloration of the stones and riverbed due to the presence of iron oxide deposits.
Why is it called Eau Rouge?
Why is it called Eau Rouge Spa?
The characteristic down-up sweep of Eau Rouge, named for the red-hued, iron-rich stream running beneath it, has been used in every iteration of Spa since the world championship began in 1950.
Is Spa being changed?
As part of an upgrade that is aimed at improving safety, and homologating the circuit for motorbikes, a major revamp is underway. The construction work, which began on November 15, is set to cost the venue around 80 million Euros, but should help secure its long term future for top categories including F1.
What is the famous corner at Spa?
This page is dedicated to the most famous corner of Spa-Francorchamps, the Raidillon, by mistake often called Eau Rouge.
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