Revisiting Spa Francorchamps - Near century old circuit is still among the best

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Spa Francorchamps, regarded by many as among the most challenging circuits in the world, has been hosting races since the 1920's. That's an incredible amount of history and passion for motorsport. Of course, the layout has changed over the years, the original circuit used to run on public roads between Belgian towns but it has changed tremendously over the years.

It still is known for its hilly and twisty corners and provides a great show for spectators and a great race the drivers. So with the Belgian GP happening this weekend, we take a look at the near century old circuit, here's a brilliant short video done by the BBC two years ago.

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