Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya, Home of the F1 Spanish Grand Prix Teases New Turn 10 Aimed at Improving Safety

Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya renewed their contract with Formula 1 to host the Spanish Grand Prix for another season, with the 2021 Spanish Grand Prix scheduled for the 7th, 8th and 9th of May.

The 2021 season will mark the 31st time the circuit hosts the Formula 1 racers. The circuit is also a regular MotoGP Venue. Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya’s Twitter account took the liberty to tease the fans with a picture of the new Turn 10.

New Turn 10 will increase safety for the 2021 Spanish Grand Prix

The Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya is familiar ground for Formula 1 drivers, as it was the usual venue for pre-season testing. However, for the 2021 season, pre-season testing has been shifted to Bahrain.

The new Turn 10 has been introduced in an effort to improve safety. A club statement read, “This project, which was analysed during the past seasons together with the FIA and the FIM, will improve the safety conditions at both car and motorcycle races.”

The new layout pays homage to its origin

The new layout finds a middle ground between that used by F1 and that used by MotoGP. However, MotoGP also started using the same layout as the Formula 1 race due to safety concerns. This prompted a change in the circuit.

While the circuit renewed their agreement with the FIA for 2021, they are looking to sign a new long-term deal. The Spanish Grand Prix is a fan favorite, and with the change in circuit layout, fans can hope for an even more exciting race.

With the FIA and FIM pushing to improve track safety, more of such changes could be expected in the future.

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