FIA approves new Geobrugg fence for Formula 1
Romanshorn/Paris - The Fédération Internationale de l’Automobile (FIA) based in Paris has approved a six-meter debris fence from Geobrugg for Formula 1 and other major championships. Debris fences are usually 3.5 meters tall.
(CONNECT) The protection systems specialist Geobrugg AG in the canton of Thurgau is providing a new six-meter debris fence for Formula 1 and other major championships. The Fédération Internationale de l’Automobile (FIA) in Paris has “homologated” the increased-height fence for use, as was reported in a press release.
According to the press release, the six-meter high debris fence developed by Geobrugg is built to provide enhanced protection levels in exceptional track sectors such as high-speed corners, steep elevations or grandstands which might be exposed to flying debris. Debris fences in other areas of a circuit are usually 3.5 meters tall. A number of circuits including Suzuka, Bahrain, Monza, Interlagos and Fuji currently use six meter high fences, but these have not been tested against the highest safety standards. The Geobrugg version is the first FIA approved fence of this height.
“Being close to the action and safety is a delicate balance, and most of the time, you have been exposed to additional risk compared to other areas. This additional risk has now been contained with a new higher solution providing protection against flying debris from crashing cars,” said Jochen Braunwarth, Director Motorsport Solutions at Geobrugg.
Geobrugg was founded in 1951 and manufactures steel wire nets and protection solutions against natural hazards for motor sports, tunneling safety and rockfall protection. Geobrugg has been an independent corporation within the Brugg Group since 2008. More than 400 specialists work for Geobrugg worldwide, with production facilities on all continents as well as a presence in over 50 countries. ce/gba