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Turn 15 at Spa gets a new name

Saturday 6th September 2008

The Stavelot corner at the Spa-Francorchamps circuit has officially been renamed Curve Paul Frere after Belgian racer Paul Frere.

During a ceremony at the Belgian circuit on Friday evening, F1 supremo Bernie Ecclestone unveiled a plague to Paul Frere, a former Le Mans winner and motor racing journalist.

In his honour Turn 15 at Spa, formerly known as Stavelot, has now been renamed Curve Paul Frere.

A memorial for the Belgian racer was also unveiled near the paddock entrance.


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