Next week Formula 1 returns to Qatar after a year’s break. The stage organizers explained what modernization had been implemented on the Losail circuit compared to 2021.
The most important changes at the circuit relate to the renewal of the infrastructure and safety measures. In particular, the capacity of the stands has been increased to 40,000 seats, the parking spaces have been modernized, the fan zone and VIP areas have been expanded, including the Formula 1 Paddock Club.
Organizers have updated the paddock, medical and media centers, as well as the boxes, the number of which has been increased to fifty. New mesh guardrails from Swiss Geobrugg have been installed along the track, which meet FIA Grade 1 safety standards and provide a good view of the track from the stands.
In addition, the marshals’ posts and light panels on the circuit have been updated in accordance with the FIA and FIM motorcycle federation standards.
“The impressive and extensive renovation is the result of many months of hard work and is a vision of what would be an exciting race weekend,” said Abdulrahman bin Abdullatif Al Mannai, President of the Qatar Automobile and Motorcycle Federation and President of the Circuit. . “Our long-term agreement with Formula 1 marks significant progress for Qatar, which is rapidly building a reputation as host of the world’s most prestigious sporting events.”
Source: F1 News
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