JANUARY 9, 2006

Spa to upgrade as part of new deal

A new deal between Formula One Management and the Wallonian regional government should see the Belgian Grand Prix back on the F1 calendar but while the government may not have to pay the fees for the event there is still a big payment to be made to upgrade the track, which would include a much-revised pit and paddock area which will mean that the track would be substantially altered in the area of the "Bus Stop" chicane.