Some racing circuits are so iconic that they just cannot be overlooked, and Spa-Francorchamps is certainly part of this category. It should come as a surprise that the iconic track laid out in the Ardennes is the latest venue to be confirmed as part of Forza Motorsport's launch lineup.
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Shortly after announcing the Nürburgring and Mugello, Forza added the next historic circuit to its roster. Spa is a mainstay in most sims, so the site of the Belgian Grand Prix, the 6 Hours of Spa or the 24 Hours of Spa could not be left out for Forza Motorsport either. At roughly 7 kilometers, it is one of the longer modern tracks, offering a unique challenge to drivers not only through the daring Eau Rouge-Raidillon complex of corners.
The track has been part of the series since Forza Motorsport 5, appearing in every Motorsport title since making its debut in the fifth instalment in 2013. Interestingly, however, the track will not feature the renovations of recent years, according to the teaser - the old grandstands opposite the endurance pit lane are visible, as is the house at the top of Raidillon that used to be home to a bar.
The track layout itself has not changed, but the addition of gravel to certain runoff areas such as that of La Source would change the way drivers would approach the corner - running wide over the kerb has more drastic consequences with gravel present compared to the tarmac runoff of the slightly older version, as we have already argued in regards to iRacing's version of Spa.
Either way, using a slightly dated version will not change the thrill of trying to master the iconic Belgian circuit, especially with the enormous variety of cars Forza Motorsport has to offer. Find out what has been confirmed for launch day here. The game will release for PC via Steam and the Xbox Store, and Xbox Series X|S on October 10th.
Image credit: Turn 10 Studios/Microsoft
Shortly after announcing the Nürburgring and Mugello, Forza added the next historic circuit to its roster. Spa is a mainstay in most sims, so the site of the Belgian Grand Prix, the 6 Hours of Spa or the 24 Hours of Spa could not be left out for Forza Motorsport either. At roughly 7 kilometers, it is one of the longer modern tracks, offering a unique challenge to drivers not only through the daring Eau Rouge-Raidillon complex of corners.
The track has been part of the series since Forza Motorsport 5, appearing in every Motorsport title since making its debut in the fifth instalment in 2013. Interestingly, however, the track will not feature the renovations of recent years, according to the teaser - the old grandstands opposite the endurance pit lane are visible, as is the house at the top of Raidillon that used to be home to a bar.
Layout Remains Unchanged
The grandstands have been replaced for the 2023 season, and the house has been gone since the renovations started in late 2021 to extend the run-off area at Eau Rouge and Raidillon following serious accidents that saw cars being thrown back onto the racing line after hitting the wall, one of which tragically resulted in the death of French Formula 2 driver Anthoine Hubert in 2019.The track layout itself has not changed, but the addition of gravel to certain runoff areas such as that of La Source would change the way drivers would approach the corner - running wide over the kerb has more drastic consequences with gravel present compared to the tarmac runoff of the slightly older version, as we have already argued in regards to iRacing's version of Spa.
Either way, using a slightly dated version will not change the thrill of trying to master the iconic Belgian circuit, especially with the enormous variety of cars Forza Motorsport has to offer. Find out what has been confirmed for launch day here. The game will release for PC via Steam and the Xbox Store, and Xbox Series X|S on October 10th.
