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This F1 track looks unrecognisable after extreme weather
During F1’s winter break, the extreme weather has spread to iconic tracks on the motorsport calendar, like Spa-Francorchamps, covered in snow – a rare sight for the usually clear circuit.
Snow at Spa! The Belgian Grand Prix track looks almost unrecognizable under heavy snowfall, transforming into a winter wonderland fit for Lapland.
Europe faces extreme cold spells, with Belgium hitting a low of -9 degrees Celsius. The UK recorded temperatures as low as -12.5C in Norfolk, braving the coldest night of the winter so far.
‘Storm Goretti’ impacts Europe, extending amber cold health alerts in England. F1’s Belgian GP, known for wet races, faced snow during a 2019 event but remains optimistic for the 2026 race on July 19.
As the F1 season approaches, a Verstappen-Ricciardo reunion is teased, with teams set to use different cars for 2026 testing amid the winter chill.
