Start of the 1970 Belgian Grand Prix Eau Rouge, Pouhon, Blanchimont – for Formula 1 fans the names stand out as the jewels in the glittering crown that is the Spa-Francrochamps circuit. For those of an older generation, however, it is the memories of Burnenville, Malmedy and Masta – with its famous ‘kink' – that still make the hairs stand up on the back of the neck. Beyond the current seven kilometre Belgian Grand Prix circuit, the longest on the calendar, the fearsome remnants of the old 15 km loop remain in daily use. Those driving to Sunday's race can literally take a trip down memory lane, with the flow of traffic passing over the same public roads that once...
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