Construction of a new Pit Wall at Silverstone is set to get underway on Monday 17 December when the existing wall will be replaced.

Taking up to six weeks to build, the new Pit Wall will fully comply with the latest FIA regulations and  has  been  designed  to  withstand  considerable  impact  loadings  and  speeds  of  more  than 250kph. The  new  wall  –  built  with 10km of steel reinforcing bars; 1000 cubic metres of concrete; 330 metres  of  debris  fencing  and  rear  tubular  handrail;  and  movement  joints  to  control  thermal expansion   and   contraction   –   is   being   worked   on   through   the   Christmas   break   by   the construction team to ensure it is completed by the end of January 2008.

Circuit bosses have also confirmed that construction of the new Pit Wall is a separate project to the Silverstone Master Plan (the British Racing Drivers’ Club’s long term plan to redevelop the circuit), but is evidence of Silverstone’s commitment to continue to invest in the circuit and its facilities to benefit competitors, teams and fans.