Motorsport barriers and fences OPTIMIZED SAFETY FOR YOUR RACE CIRCUIT

© Autodrom 1 PRIORITY FOR SPECTATORS AND DRIVERS:

A SAFE 2013. 350, a debris fence of Installation Americas: the of Circuit RACE.

The safety of spectators and track marshals has the highest priority. Nevertheless, they want to experience the spectacle at close range as much as possible. This means that certain safety precautions are necessary: fences that provide both unobstructed watching and protection from flying debris. We offer mobile and permanent solutions for public or private circuits that are outstanding due to proven safety, extremely functional and offer a clear view of the race track.

2 WE CAN PROVIDE YOU WITH THE COMPLETE SAFETY PACKAGE.

Whatever your requirements are – we have the solution. As a full service provider and single point of contact, we can provide support for any and all stages of your project. The earlier the better: All you have to do is to tell us where and how you'd like us to get involved. One of our services is to provide value engineering to find the best possible solution for your circuit.

CONSULTATION

On site by our specialist Presentation of solutions Feasibility study Value engineering ALLROUND CARE

For extensions/ PLANNING changes to the project When expertise is Design and needed detailed planning Analysis and calculation of material required

APPROVAL

Final and progress inspections Providing design PRODUCTION certifications and record drawings Customized Documentation production for insurance Supply of complete companies material

INSTALLATION

Full installation assistance Alternatively, installation support, supervision and training

3 OUR SOLUTIONS ARE CUSTOMIZED FOR YOUR RACE TRACK.

The Geobrugg motorsport barriers have been developed in close collaboration with the FIA Institute and are the only tested barriers available. They offer the very highest level of safety.

The Geobrugg motorsport barriers are globally used at different venues ranging from Formula 1, Formula E, Moto GP and at private facilities as well as proving grounds.

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FIA debris fence Required in all areas where 4 spectators have access or race cars could cross the track to another lane.

4 Circuit of Sochi with courtesy of Sochi Autodrom, © Sochi Autodrom. OUR PRODUCT RANGE PROVIDES RACE TRACK SOLUTIONS FOR: 1

Permanent race circuits Temporary race circuits (street race circuits) Proving grounds

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Geobrugg makes the design and installation process easy by offering site-specific layout drawings, detailed construction manuals, support, consultancy, and even full turnkey solutions including the installation.

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Pit wall fence and pit wall gate Mobile FIA debris fence Concrete barrier Special motorsport solutions Mandatory for all facilities. Designed for different circuit Our concrete barriers keep the Optimized working conditions layouts, shortcuts or city race car on the circuit. Required for your staff by providing marshal circuits. for mobile FIA debris fence or and camera openings. shortcuts.

5 FIA DEBRIS FENCE – QUALITY YOU CAN RELY ON. Installed FIA debris fence 350, 2014. © Sochi Autodrom. Autodrom. © Sochi 2014. 350, debris fence FIA Installed : circuit, race Sochi

Our debris fence system is FIA homologated for racetracks and the only fencing system

worldwide that offers maximum safety and an 6 improved spectator viewing experience.

6 OPTIMIZED SPECTATOR PROTECTION AT MOTORSPORT RACE TRACKS.

Geobrugg developed the only debris fence which is fully tested and homologated in accordance to the FIA Standard 3502-2018 debris fences. The test results showed a significantly improved performance compared to conventional systems. The Geobrugg debris fence is available in three different heights: 2.5 m, 3.5 m and 4.5 m.

Our debris fence system provide the following features:

High-tensile steel wire net System solution Protection against high energy levels: The high-tensile Quick and easy installation: The components of the steel wire, with a tensile strength of 1,770 N/mm², enables Geobrugg debris fence work together in perfect harmony. maximum load absorption with minimum deformation.

FIA homologated Unobtrusive net structure Tested in the laboratory and in practice: The Geobrugg Ensuring spectators get the best possible view: The high- debris fence is already in use at many racetracks and tensile ROMBO mesh, made from 4 mm wire rope, has been produced and installed in accordance to accommodates an increased rope distance, from 25 cm the FIA Standard 3502-2018 debris fences. Geobrugg to 50 cm, to improve racetrack visibility without has an excellent working relationship with the FIA compromising spectator safety. and is a member of the Industry Working Group.

Example: Components of the Geobrugg debris fence 350 (height 3.50 m)

Front view Side view 3500 3500 Trackside

Foundation type 3 Foundation type 2 Foundation type 1

4000 4000 Standard field Standard field

System components and properties debris fence 350 7 MOBILE FIA DEBRIS FENCE. Installed FiA mobile debris fence 350, 2014. © Sochi Autodrom. Autodrom. © Sochi 2014. 350, mobile debris fence FiA Installed Russia: circuit, race Sochi

The mobile FIA debris fence is designed for temporary race tracks or shortcuts. Components that work in harmony with one another ensure quick and seamless installation. Our concrete elements and debris fence panels are FIA homologated and are designed for either temporary or permanent track safeguarding.

8 FOR TEMPORARY AND PERMANENT TRACK SAFEGUARDING.

The Geobrugg mobile FIA debris fence takes spectator safety to a new level. The fast assembled debris fence panels offer a fully flexible solution for temporary circuits or permanent installations. In collaboration with our partner NORDBETON we provide components that work in harmony with one another, ensuring quick and seamless installation. The mobile debris fence is FIA homologated for either temporary or permanent track safeguarding. Integrated sleeves allow a fast and easy debris fence panel installation.

Our mobile debris fence system provide the following features:

High-tensile steel wire net System solution Protection against high energy levels. The high-tensile Quick and easy installation. The components of the steel wire, with a tensile strength of 1,770 N/mm², enables Geobrugg debris fence work together in perfect harmony. maximum load absorption with minimum deformation.

Rapid installation FIA homologated The simple set-up enables the system to be installed The Geobrugg mobile debris fence is already in use extremely quickly. at many racetracks and is the first system to be fully FIA homologated. Geobrugg has an excellent working relationship with the FIA and is a member of the Optimized for debris fence panels Industry Working Group. Integrated sleeves in the concrete barrier allow an easy and fast installation of the Geobrugg debris fence panel.

Example: Components of the Geobrugg mobile debris fence 350 (height 3.50 m)

Front view Side view Trackside 3500 3500 1000

4000 600 Standard element

System components and properties mobile debris fence 350 9 PIT WALL FENCE AND PIT WALL GATE. Mercedes AMG team hails . © Sochi Autodrom. © Sochi Hamilton. hails Lewis AMG team Mercedes 2014: Autodrom, Sochi GP Russian

The pit wall fence ensures an excellent view on the starting line and home straight. The open- ings in the pit lane fence can be customized if required. Our pit wall gate is an integral part of a temporary or permanent pit wall. Along with standard gates, we also offer customized solu- tions for your race tracks.

10 FLEXIBLE SOLUTIONS FOR PERMANENT AND TEMPORARY PIT WALLS.

Our pit wall fence is designed to provide the highest flexibility for your circuit. With its unique panel fixation a high degree of freedom in design is given. The pit wall fence can be removed for award ceremonies, or depending on the fixation the panels can be moved. The pit wall gate is an integral part of a temporary or permanent pit wall. Geobrugg, together with our partner NORDBETON, provides tailor-made solutions for your application. Along with standard gates, we also offer customized solutions.

Our pit wall fence and pit wall gate systems provide the following features:

High-tensile steel wire net System solution Protection against high energy levels. The high-tensile Quick and easy installation. The components of the steel wire, with a tensile strength of 1,770 N/mm², enables Geobrugg debris fence work together in perfect harmony. maximum load absorption with minimum deformation.

Flexibility of new constructions Fast and easy installation The pit wall gate can be subsequently affixed to almost The pit wall gate is delivered to the track in preassembled every wall. In addition, we offer standard solutions for parts. After the elements are fitted and adjusted to the temporary and permanent pit walls. pit wall, the pit wall gate is installed - done!

Example: Components of the Geobrugg pit wall panel 350 (height 3.50 m)

Front view Side view

SYS SYS SYS 2855 545 2855 545 2855 Racetrack

Top edge pit wall level 1540 1360 1000 Top edge pit lane 180

System components and properties pit wall panel 350 11 SPECIAL MOTORSPORT SOLUTIONS. A track marshal watching the race through a special gate opening, 2015. opening, a special gate through the race watching marshal track A Berlin: E, Formula

We offer special solutions such as openings for track marshals and photographers. Planned according to the requirements or adjusted to the motorsport barriers in use.

12 OPENINGS FOR TRACK MARSHALS AND PHOTOGRAPHERS.

Openings for track marshals, camera teams or photographers are just a part of our special solutions. Whatever you have in mind to protect your workers, track operation personel or other involved people – we support you with individual solutions. We will work with your ideas.

Our debris fence systems provide the following features:

High-tensile steel wire net System solution Protection against high energy levels. The high-tensile Quick and easy installation. The components of the steel wire, with a tensile strength of 1,770 N/mm², enables Geobrugg debris fence work together in perfect harmony. maximum load absorption with minimum deformation.

Flexibility of new constructions Fast and easy installation Our in-house design team will make sure that your The exact position of the camera teams is often deter- idea works perfectly in combination with other mined only a few days before the race or the event. Our Geobrugg motorsport barriers. simple solutions respond to your individual needs, and camera openings are quickly installed.

Example: Components of a Geobrugg panel fence 350 with exit opening

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System components and properties special solutions 13 WE DON'T LEAVE SAFETY TO CHANCE. Test series conducted with FiA institute at DTC test center. test at DTC institute with FiA conducted series Test Switzerland: Vauffelin,

By conducting tests under the superversion of the FIA and in close cooperation with industry specialists, Geobrugg was taking the safety along race circuits to a completely new level. You can rely on our fully tested and proven experience in the future – Geobrugg motorsport barriers.

14 REFERENCES AND PARTNERS:

Race Circuits Proving Grounds Organizations Atlanta Motorsport Park, USA Automotive Testing Papenburg, Germany Federation Internationale de l’Automobiles (FIA) Autodromo Hermanos Rodriguez. Mexico BOSCH à Juvincourt Fédération Française du Sport Automobile Bathurst, Australia Boxberg Proving Ground, Germany Formula E Circuit de Jpa-Francorchamps, Belgium Carissma Proving Ground, Germany GIMSS (Global Institute for Motor Sport , France Daimler Immendingen, Germany Safety) D1GP, Japan Nardo Technical Center, Italy Motorsports Tasmania Estering, Germany VW Ehra Lessien, Germany Hell Ring, Norway Höljes, Sweden Kuwait Motor Town, Kuwait , Austria Road America, USA Skelleftea Drive Center, Sweden Sydney Motorsport Park, Australia Symmons Plains, Australia The Concourse Club, USA , United Arab Emirates Zheijiang Circuit, China Zhengzhou Circuit, China

You can find additional projects in our project database: www.geobrugg.com/projects/racetracks

Our specialist in motorsport applications will be happy to advise you:

Jochen Braunwarth Director Motorsport Solutions

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