New fencing at Silverstone gets fans closer to the action

Spectators will probably be nearer to trace at Silverstone’s high-speed Wellington Straight from subsequent 12 months as new fences provides them a greater view whereas maintaining them secure.

Silverstone is utilizing the newest Geobrugg fencing to deliver followers nearer to the motion on the within of the high-speed Wellington Straight. This can transfer the fencing on the Silverstone Fan Zone round 15 m nearer to the monitor because of the set up of the cellular particles fence system as utilized in Miami.

A complete size of 248 m of fencing is being introduced ahead, main all the way down to the within of Brooklands earlier than stopping simply earlier than Luffield.

Lee Howkins, Circuit Supervisor at Silverstone says the event has been made attainable because of using the distinctive Geobrugg fences, which improve security for drivers and permits higher viewing for spectators.

“It is a totally homologated system with the FIA and FIM,” he stated. “With the velocity of the straight and the brand new security points of Method 1, it was the correct time to maneuver to the Geobrugg system. We need to make sure that we’re giving the followers the very best expertise and the very best views.”

The cellular particles fence system meets the very best FIA requirements and permits for a fast and easy set up course of. Additionally it is straightforward to maneuver for future adaptions.

The fences should cross strict FIA checks for use on an F1 circuit, together with catching a 780 kg sphere fired from a cannon at 60 kph and a full-size automotive impacting at 120 kph at an angle of 20-degrees.

Dromo Circuit Design helped with the redevelopment, offering its simulations to ensure the brand new fence placement would nonetheless hold spectators, drivers and marshals secure.

“We determined to make use of this method, not solely as a result of it is FIA permitted however as a result of it’s totally straightforward to put in,” stated Jarno Zaffelli, CEO of Dromo Circuit Design, “and if we’ve to maneuver it barely or alter one thing, we will. It was a no brainer.”

“We’re excited to be a part of the redevelopment plans at Silverstone,” added Jochen Braunwarth, Geobrugg’s Director of Motorsport Options. “By bringing in our cellular particles fences, we will safely give spectators on the Wellington Straight a incredible view of the monitor.”

Work is anticipated to be accomplished by Christmas, prepared for the 2023 season.