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Old 13 May 2015, 11:31 (Ref:3537047)   #32
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Originally Posted by Chiana View Post
I don't care for Mexico or Montreal F1 tracks but regarding this new development:

Work on the changes began at 1pm local time today, with an expected completion date between the end August and September 2015.

So
1) That's a relatively fast timetable
2) Could mean we have WEC at Kyalami as soon as next year!

Which would be superb. And the new configuration looks alright enough. "Advice from Charlie Whitning" is still bit worrysome though, as to what extent they add asphalt runoff to ruin the natural terrain. But the - theoretical - video didn't look too bad.

Also, why do they need the opinion of Formula 1 race director specifically? I really, really hope there isn't some distant grand plan to turn it into Grade 1 steriledrome in 5 years time.
The only corner with any significant tarmac run off in the renderings is Turn 1. There is actually not much run off generally because of the terrain and because the site is so built up.

http://www.motorsport.co.za/News/Dis...spx?niid=51108
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