Ross Brawn no longer has concerns over safety in Zandvoort

A few question marks were raised when they announced Formula 1's return to Zandvoort. Even F1's Sporting Director, Ross Brawn, admits he was a little bit worried about it. Brawn reports he has got over those worries now the circuit has been renovated. 

Arie Luyendyk curve

The first images of the renewed Arie Luyendyk bend fly over the internet. Reputation is already growing before a wheel has even been turned on track. That the renovation of Zandvoort is an important topic for discussion is mainly due to the banking of two turns.

Ross Brawn is looking forward to the weekend in which he expects a lot of high-drama and excitement now that the circuit meets the requirements of Formula 1:

"At first I was worried about how we would turn it into a good circuit again, but now that we have largely done so, those worries are no longer there," Brawn said. 

Simulations are good

It will be a good party at the Dutch Grand Prix. We know exactly how well Max Verstappen is supported across the world when they all come together at their home venue then it will create a special atmosphere. But what about the safety because of the banking in the corners. After all, that was a problem during the Indianapolis race in 2005.

"I think banking is going to be very spectacular. I do see all kinds of comments about Indianapolis and the problems we had there [in 2005]. Banking indeed played a role in that, but the problems were much more fundamental than that. I expect this to be no problem at all in Zandvoort for years. Moreover, Pirelli has also done all kinds of simulations," he added. 

In addition, Pirelli is nowadays the only tyre supplier, which was different in 2005 when both Bridgestone and Michelin supplied tyres. This led to a small war in Indianapolis because of the correct tyre pressure between suppliers.

"We are now a championship with only one tire supplier. This gives us more room to play [from above] with tire pressure," the Englishman concludes to Motorsport.