The 2020 running of the 6 Hours of Spa Francorchamps has been moved forward a week to April 25th to avoid a clash with Formula E.

The circuit’s contract with the WEC and ELMS has also been extended by four years. Talks have been ongoing since this year’s WEC meeting in May to secure the Belgian track on future calendars. The FIA WEC has been visiting the circuit each year since its inaugural season in 2012.

“We have always aimed to have as much stability in our schedule as possible and we are really delighted that both the WEC and European Le Mans Series will be returning to Spa for another four years,” said Gérard Neveu, CEO of the WEC.

“Providing our competitors and fans with the opportunity to visit top-class circuits and facilities such as Spa is crucial to us, and of course it is one of the drivers’ favourite places to race at, with so much history and drama. We have witnessed some incredible WEC events there, although we hope we won’t have any snow in 2020!

“By moving our 2020 TOTAL 6 Hours of Spa race forward a week we manage to avoid some clashes with other events in order to satisfy our competitors, partners, fans and media.”

Nathalie Maillet, CEO of Circuit de Spa-Francorchamps added: “It is with great pride that we finalise today the renewal for four years of the contract which assures the presence at Circuit de Spa-Francorchamps of the FIA World Endurance Championship and the European Le Mans Series.

“I welcome this extension which demonstrates the excellent collaboration between the ACO and Le Mans Endurance Management, organiser of these two key events in our calendar.

“I would also like to thank the management of these organisations for their confidence in the Circuit de Spa-Francorchamps. This long-term agreement will allow us to develop these two championships together on the basis of a strong, lasting and fruitful relationship.

“It is finally, and above all, excellent news for all the fans of these two championships.”