Mixed emotions about renewed Francorchamps Circuit
Today, the F1 engines roared again at the renewed Spa-Francorchamps Circuit in the Belgian Ardennes as the teams kicked-off a three-day test session. The changes to the track were necessary to assure the 2007 Belgian Grand Prix. The renewed parts of the track have to deal mixed reactions from the drivers on the first day of testing. According to some drivers, the chances increase the overtaking opportunities, but there is also some concern about the safety of the new pit lane.
Nico Rosberg the German Williams F1 Team driver said to Autosport.com: "The new chicane is good for overtaking, you only have one corner and it is wider as you go into the main straight. La Source, provides more space and this is good at the start. Once we are running it will not affect much. The only negative thing is pit entry. It is completely blind. So as you rush to come in, if there is someone there it will be a big pile-up."
