As always, the particularly attentive SPEEDWEEK.com photographer Fritz Glänzel exclusively delivers the first pictures. On the right when approaching Turn 3 in Spielberg, where the two motorcycles were catapulted up towards Viñales and Rossi on Sunday in the ninth lap of the MotoGP race after the collision between Zarco and Morbidelli, a crane is now bringing the right to the lane at the end of the second corner the gravel bed on the right, new concrete barriers with safety nets attached above. These concrete blocks, which are used for protection, are of course secured with additional air fences.
In this way, the aim is to prevent the motorcycle of a fallen rider from flying in the direction of the ideal line when driving out or at the apex of Turn 3 at the Styrian GP this coming weekend.
Race director Andreas Meklau had assured in the morning that the route was safe, the threatening incident was only caused by Johann Zarco’s driving error, who had driven too far inside in this 315 km / h left-hand bend.
But those responsible for the Spielberg project, Dorna and Safety Officer Franco Uncini reacted quickly to the driver’s request and are currently trying to defuse this neuralgic point.
Because a single rider could fall while braking and his motorcycle flying towards Turn 3 could endanger an opponent. As a result of the renovation, the route is now secured against the bottom in turn 3.
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