segunda-feira, março 10, 2003

 

Interlagos almost ready to go!

With less than a month before round three on the 2003 F1 calendar, the Brazilian Grand Prix, different reforms have been made at the Interlagos circuit in order to have the track in its best condition. The April 6th event in São Paulo will see improvements to the draining system, kerbs, tyre walls and run off areas. In addition, new fences similar to the ones found at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway will be in place to keep spectators safe from any type of problem.

FIA Technical Delegate Charles Whiting inspected the circuit last month, as was happy with the work in progress. Maintenance crews are also working hard to fix three sections of the track, located between Lago and Laranjinha corners, Pinheirinho and Bico de Pato and from the beginning of the Pit Straight thru to the Pit Entrance. All these sections are being resurfaced in order to eliminate the bumps.

Teams will also find at their disposal a new complex of offices that has been built right behind the garages. These have been fitted with a small kitchen, meeting and rest room as well as other facilities. Oh, and on another note, the 32nd edition of the Brazilian race in a few weeks time will also be the 700th in Formula One history!

Robyn Schmidt, Chief English Editor
CAPSIS International

(F1 Live)

posted by Viviane at 7:26:00 PM