Visiting the Belgian GP

[Mark Sloane]

I may be driving through Europe the weekend of the Belgian Grand Prix and would like to call into the F1 on the Sunady en-route to Rotterdam for the ferry home.

My question is - if I leave 5 laps before the end of the race will I make it to the boat??? Last check-in for the boat is 18:30. Google maps says the journey is 2.39 hours. If I left at 3.15 would I make the boat? (allowing time to walk back to the car and get out of Spa and get onto the motorway etc.... I'm guessing the traffic getting out of Spa after the race would be hectic for an hour or two, so staying to the end of the race is not an option.

Do many leave early? (I remember being at the San Marino GP years ago and the Italians all left once Schumacher crashed out.)

Has anyone ever done this journey - are there any traffic bottle necks that could slow the journey down.

Thanks

Mark

[Mark Sloane]

Many thanks for the quick reply. Worst case I can spend the night in Amsterdam :-)

[Mark Sloane]

I'm actually over there with work, so the F1 isn't officially on the agenda ;-) but if i can squeeze it in (or most of it I`ll be happy enough) I'll be there early to see the Porsches etc....also hoping to catch the WRC on the Saturday.......

[Mark Sloane]

Mikey G said:

Was there really a need for a title change?

I'm a bit confused by the change too (it wasn't me)

[Mark Sloane]

One more question - what are the chances of getting a general admission ticket on the Sunday morning? Does it normally sell out?

[Mark Sloane]

Thanks for all the wise advise guys. I really appreciate it. It's nice to get opinions from sensible people with experience.

Looks like i may have to spend a night in Amsterdam :-)