The Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya is now ready to host the great circus. The Formula 1 World Championship has already arrived in Catalan territory and is finishing preparations for the FORMULA 1 PIRELLI GRAN PREMIO DE ESPAÑA 2022, which will officially begin this Friday. However, fans will be able to enjoy some activity on Thursday afternoon.
The return of the queen category to the world championship track was marked by a large number of significant changes. All parts of the FIA Formula One World Championship have found a renewed Circuit showcasing many new features. While it is true that some of these changes have been released for F1® winter trials, a similarly significant second phase of work has now been completed.
The Circuit opens with a great podium in keeping with the most modern World Championship layouts. This structure has the base of the Catalan track itself with a large 45m2 screen and drivers can access it from the pit lane via new stairs. The design of the podium, which remains faithful to the red character of the Circuit, stands as a new symbol of the Circuit, like the Main Grandstand or the scoreboard of their time.
The race direction room has also been modernized. Now, there are more and more screens that dress up the space so as not to lose the detail of the activity on the track and always maintain the safety of the pilots. There is also a new signaling system using illuminated panels along the track and a runway limit control system.
In the pit building, all the doors to the paddock façade were also altered, they were mechanized and wider; as well as The toilets located in the towers are also fully renovated.
At the paddock, a new drainage system and new telecommunications installations were inaugurated, in addition to a secondary hydrocarbon separator, always keeping environmental protection in mind.
Some changes were also made to the track. The pit lane fence was replacedproviding a safer space for teams, officials and participants to be regularly present.
The turn 4 run-off has also been extended and, as every year, more common improvements are being made in response to track maintenance tasks, such as adjusting curbs, adjusting the first line of protection with barriers. tires, which are covered with a “conveyor belt” to prevent their spread in the event of a collision, as well as the removal of “astro turf” in almost all areas.
Circuit changes and the F1 World Championship
The Circuit isn’t the only one that’s brand new. And that’s it F1 came to Barcelona in full swing, with a very strict classification showing many protagonists. Charles Leclerc and Max Verstappen seem to be the strongest rivals, although the former is at the top of the standings thanks to his regularity. Although Checo Pérez was behind them on the points table, followed by George Russell, Carlos Sainz was fifth classified with some alarming numbers.
Finished all races he celebrated from the podium, giving him wings to try to get his first victory at home. Fernando Alonso is back in the race in front of his fans, something he hasn’t done since the year in which he announced his retirement, 2018, since last year the Circuit couldn’t open its doors to the public.
A program powered by the F2®, F3® and W Series
The top category is not the only one to be shown on the asphalt, but Formula 2® and Formula 3® tournaments are also coming up, with Pepe Martí at the end; and the women’s championship W Series, with Spanish Belén García, Marta García and Nerea Martí.
All the fun from Thursday
On Thursday afternoon, fans will arrive at the Circuit from 3:30 pm to participate in the Pit Walk, which will allow them to stroll through the epicenter of the action, the pit lane. However, the event will officially start on the track on Friday.
Attendees have other entertainment proposals such as the Open Track, when the GP, or the Fan Forum, to be held on Saturday with the presence of the World Championship drivers is over. They also have different action zones: Fan Zone, Kids Zone, Green Zone, Orange Zone or Pelouse Jove; with different proposals in each of them.
Sustainable management of the Grand Prix
The Circuit will promote a wide range of actions outlined in its 3C governance philosophy (awareness, commitment and relevance) on sustainability, integration of social, economic and environmental aspects. Under the slogan “Driving for a better future” it works to contribute to the Sustainable Development Goals of the UNEP 2030 Agenda.
These include the use of 100% renewable energy, the donation of food, the use of km 0 gastronomic products, waste management, sustainable conservation of the forest around the Circuit or the use of the circular economy to finance it with other sustainable actions.
Circuit Access
On Thursday, fans can enter at gates 2, 3 and 4 from 3:30 pm to 7:00 pm. You can park your cars in the A3, C or IN6 parking lots depending on availability.
On Fridays and Saturdays the doors will open at 8 am, while on Sundays they will open at 7 am All stands are open to follow the activity, as well as all outdoor parking is available as long as it was purchased. .Before entering. To facilitate access to the Circuit, it is recommended to access it by public transport.
Source: La Verdad
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