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| Date | Sunday 24 August 1997 |
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| Start time | 14:00 |
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| Event |  Belgian GP |
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| Circuit | Spa-Francorchamps |
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| Event Format | Race of 61 laps |
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| Championship | World Championship |
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| Race number | #12 of 17 in 1997
#609 (of all time) |
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| Laps | 44 |
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| Circuit Perimeter | 6968 m |
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| Race Distance | 6968 × 61 = 425.048 km (scheduled)
6968 × 44 = 306.592 km (raced) |
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| Grid Format | 2-2-2-2 (staggered) |
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| Pole Position | Right |
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| First Corner | Right |
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| Track Direction | Clockwise |
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| Weather | Overcast, Mild, Rain |
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| Entries | 22 |
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| Qualifiers | 22 |
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| Finishers | 15 |
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| Debutants | None |
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| Milestones | Bridgestone – 100th Race Entry (Tyre Manufacturer)
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| Records Broken |
None
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| Records Extended |
1. Most Drivers' Championship Points Scores –  Ferrari (646),
2. Most Constructors' Championship Points Scores – Ferrari (514),
3. Most Podium Finishes – Ferrari (410),
4. Most Race Wins – Ferrari (113),
5. Most Races Led – Ferrari (284),
6. Most Laps Led – Ferrari (7465),
7. Most Race Entries – Ferrari (1384),
8. Most 3rd Place Qualifications – Ferrari (148),
9. Most 21st Place Qualifications –  Tyrrell (36)
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