Eau Rouge/Raidillon

The track section includes a steep descent followed by a right-hand turn, rising 40.8 meters through a 17 percent gradient.

In 1939, the Raidillon section replaced the original l'Ancienne Douane segment, creating a more direct path up the hillside at Spa-Francorchamps.

Formula One drivers consider mastering this corner at full throttle a testament to their skill, reaching speeds of 300 kilometers per hour.

The corner demands precise racing lines and careful weight transfer management, particularly during wet weather conditions at Spa-Francorchamps.

The name Eau Rouge derives from the iron-rich red water stream flowing beneath this section of the racing circuit.

Part of: Spa-Francochamps Circuit

GPS coordinates: 50.44209,5.97141

Latest update: May 27, 2025 17:31