Barcelona confirm safety revisions
Circuit de Catalunya chiefs have confirmed that they will complete safety revisions to their circuit ahead of the resumption of Formula One testing next year
The plans to tighten up the penultimate corner have been talked about for some time, but the green light for the work has only just been given.
The revisions to the Europcar corner will dramatically slow it down, which in turn will make the pitlane entry and the final corner slower too.
The run-off areas at these final corners will also be covered in asphalt, to replace the gravel traps that have been in place until now.
An increased run-off area at the Wurth corner is also being constructed, and the paddock and pit facilities are also being upgraded.
Autosport.com revealed recently that the Grand Prix Drivers' Association (GPDA) is keen for safety improvements to be made at Barcelona, following a meeting to discuss their fears at Jerez testing.
GPDA chairman Ralf Schumacher said: "There are issues at Barcelona and in Valencia. We will address them, as everyone is aware of the situation. We want to feel safe enough to go to them.
"If the work does not happen, then we will not go. It is as simple as that."
Share Or Save This Story
Brundle awarded OBE in King’s New Year’s honours
The new rules dilemma that will define the 2025 F1 season
Jon Noble: An unfair perception or a genuine concern? Lifting the lid on Red Bull’s Tsunoda scepticism
How a racing novice crept up to speed in a Beetle-engined stalwart
Aston Martin's harsh reality was exposed in Monaco and Barcelona
Supercars Darwin: De Pasquale takes commanding Hidden Valley victory
Bezzecchi issues apology being hit with Czech GP ban for striking marshal
Subscribe and access Autosport.com with your ad-blocker.
From Formula 1 to MotoGP we report straight from the paddock because we love our sport, just like you. In order to keep delivering our expert journalism, our website uses advertising. Still, we want to give you the opportunity to enjoy an ad-free and tracker-free website and to continue using your adblocker.
Top Comments