Feb.12 (GMM) Plans have now been finalised for a modern formula one-style circuit in the Spanish municipality of Alcaniz.
The track, to be known as 'La Ciudad del Motor de Alcaniz', has been designed by the well-known F1 architect Hermann Tilke with the advisory input of McLaren's experienced Spanish test driver, Pedro de la Rosa.It is expected that, alongside the Montmelo, Valencia and Jerez tracks, Alcaniz - located in the autonomous community of Aragon - will be available to F1 test teams.On Monday, Tilke, de la Rosa and Spanish motor racing chief Carlos Gracia attended the submission of the circuit's final plans, the newspaper Diario AS said.The circuit, now in the initial phase of construction, is scheduled to be completed by mid 2009.Alcaniz will boast a 5.3km layout featuring a very long 2km straight, followed by a Loews-style Monaco hairpin, AS revealed.
