Official: Goodbye to F1’s circuit chicanes

There have been many rumors over the last few months about the possibility of changing the layout. Spanish Grand Prix and this monday Barcelona Catalunya Circuit Officially announced the disappearance of the 3rd sector chicane. therefore, formula 1 uses the double curve and uses the original version again after 10 years.

of FIA approved two versions offered by the circuit (with and without chicane). From now on, the Montmelo track promoter left the decision in his F1 hands and added some. TECPRO barrier for increased security. The Grand Prix will be held from June 2-4 And like last year, tickets are already sold out..

The application of the chicane was intended to favor overtaking, but new regulations and specifications for single-seaters have made overtaking more complicated. On close, the pilot was unable to overtake, even on a straight of more than 1km. Aim to get the car closer by recovering from high-speed corners.

regarding MotoGPIt was already the original circuit a few seasons ago after the chicane layout was also applied for several years after the fatal crash of Luis Salom. Loopholes were widened and gravel was added to mitigate any kind of risk.