In the round-up: Work has begun on resurfacing the track and improving facilities at Monza
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In brief
Major Monza renovations begin
The Monza circuit held a ceremony yesterday to mark the beginning of an extensive renovation project. Among the changes are a compete resurfacing of the 5.7-kilometre track and improvements to its drainage.
Spectators will also benefit from improved facilties. Some grandstands at the first chicane will be replaced, the tunnels beneath the track are being revised to separate pedestrians from vehicles and the Paddock Club will be covered.
The renovations have led the World Endurance Championship to relocate its round this year to Imola. Work should be completed by the beginning of June, ahead of the grand prix in September.
Pujolar “proud” of Verstappen’s achievements
Sauber head of trackside engineering, Xevi Pujolar, says he is “proud” to see what Max Verstappen has achieved over his time in Formula 1.
Pujolar was Verstappen’s first Formula 1 race engineer back in 2015 during their time together at Toro Rosso, Red Bull’s second team. He says Verstappen’s achievements have been enjoyable for him to watch.
“For me, the guy is a machine,” said Pujolar. “I’m really enjoying seeing how he is doing. I feel proud that I was part of that beginning with him. So I’m happy for him.”
Barnard becomes McLaren FE reserve
Formula 3 racer Taylor Barnard will act as McLaren’s reserve driver for their Formula E team this season, the team has announced.
Barnard, who tested for the team at Valencia in pre-season testing, took three podiums in last year’s F3 championship – including a victory in the Spa feature race – all in the final two rounds of the season. He will act as reserve for McLaren’s two drivers, Jake Hughes and Sam Bird, over the 2024 season.
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