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New Racetrack Construction

How are racetracks built?

Racetracks’ longitudinal slope is regulated in relation to the speed. For example, the starting straight is not permitted to have a slope of more than 2%. To facilitate drainage, the cross slope should be between 1.5% and 3%. The curves are not allowed to be banked at an incline of more than 10%. Above all else, racetracks are designed so that drivers are met with challenging circuits where they can fully exploit their own and their cars’ potential.

New racetrack construction in Azerbaijan

In 2016, the Baku City Circuit celebrated its Formula 1 premiere. What made this track special was that the historic cobblestone was protected from the new asphalt pavement by a layer of crushed stone.

New racetrack construction in the United States

A fleet of Wirtgen Group machines also built the Formula 1 circuit in Austin.

New racetrack construction

The 5.14 km long Buddh International Circuit, the first Formula 1 racetrack in India, was built in 2011. The surface layer consists of a special asphalt mix using aggregate with a high polished stone value, ensuring that the track will retain its excellent grip long into the future.

High speed requires high quality

Speeds of over 300 kilometres per hour naturally require a road surface that has been manufactured with the utmost precision. The evenness and resistance of the road surface must meet extremely stringent requirements to ensure that the track remains safe despite the high speeds.

Job Reports on racetrack projects

Fifteen HAMM rollers guaranteed asphalt compaction at the highest level when building the Formula 1 racetrack in Baku.

Race track in Baku

Tight corners, high-speed straights, and a section that twists through a luxury hotel. Wirtgen Group machines were in pole position at the Yas Marina Circuit.

Formula 1 – Abu Dhabi

The world’s best drivers battled for the championship title at the Race of Champions in Wembley. Wirtgen Group machines paved the racetrack with asphalt surfacing.

Race of Champions – London

New road construction

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