The Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya, the venue for Formula 1 Spanish Grand Prix, will have a revised configuration for the 2023 F1 event, which is scheduled to take place on June 4 and will represent the eighth round of the upcoming season. In addition to this, work is being done at the Spanish race track for brand new safety features and some renovated paddock facilities.
With a capacity of 140,700, the Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya is located in Montmeló, Barcelona, Catalonia and first hosted the Spanish Grand Prix back in 1991: the season remains in the memory of Formula 1 fans for the duel between Ayrton Senna and Nigel Mansell for the championship title. Since three decades ago, track suffered a few key modification.
13 years ago, a chicane was added before the final turn in Barcelona. However, starting with the 2023 Formula 1 campaign, the chicane (which currently makes up the Turns 14-15) will be removed and therefore the the section will have the initial layout, as confirmed by the Spanish Grand Prix organizers earlier today.
New TECPRO barriers will be introduced in the last two high-speed corners and the new length of the Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya for the Formula 1 race will be 4.657 kilometres. This means it will be 18 metres shorter than the previous configuration. Increased speed through the last turns will most likely result into greater top speeds before braking into the first corner.
There are also some other important changes ahead of the new season, such as a widening of the run-off area in Turn 1, including 70 more metres of gravel plus a slope of 5%, and a new fence protecting Turns 1 and 2. These changes have the goal of to improving the safety of F1 drivers following feedback collected during the last few years.
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The scoreboard at the pit lane exit will be changed starting with the upcoming event and will feature a “more modern” signalling tower – plus re-painting and replacing of kerbs and tyre barriers.
In addition to this, there is some good news for fans that have the amazing possibility of visiting the hospitality and corporate areas of the long pit building along the main straight during the Spanish Grand Prix race weekend. These area will be enlarged and modernised, while permanent toilets in fan areas will be refurbished for the 2023 Spanish Grand Prix.
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