Friday Oct. 30th.
The US F1 team announced today that MotorLand Aragon will be the base for the team’s European testing, race car development and logistics headquarters in 2010 and beyond.
MotorLand Aragon is an 865-acre motorsports complex located in the northern part of Spain in the town of Alcaniz. “MotorLand Aragon is the ideal motorsports complex for US F1’s European operation,” said Peter Windsor, executive vice president and sporting director for US F1 Team. “From the excellent location and weather, to the rich racing heritage and diverse track configurations, MotorLand provides America’s first Formula One team in more than 40 years with the perfect facility to manage the 2010 season and train for 2011 and beyond.”
The venue has three international standard tracks and, according to US F1’s press release, is known around the world in motoring circles for its ‘Hermann Tilke-conceived and designed F1/MotoGP road course, the only one of its kind in Europe. Created in collaboration with Formula One star Pedro de la Rosa, the approximately 3.32-mile Tarmac track is the showpiece of the project and is now considered a favorite to secure a Formula One test.’
US F1 will be housed in a 20,000-square foot facility which will serve as the team’s hub and service shop between races. It’s vital the team have the appropriate facilities during the course of the season if they are to be successful, and without appropriate logistical support the team would flounder. A base in Europe was always likely, especially for the European arm of the season. The MotorLand facility has a cultural and leisure center currently under construction will assist with meeting the team’s various needs. www.motorlandaragon.com
“MotorLand is the only facility of its kind in Europe and we’re thrilled to call it our European home,” said Ken Anderson, US F1 Team principal, president and CEO. “Between the Formula One-inspired, Tilke-designed road course and accompanying circuits, as well as the elaborate amenities of the leisure and cultural area, MotorLand is truly the perfect complex for US F1, from both competitive and business perspectives.”
Aragon reminds me alot of Interlagos in terms of it's shape, and the facilities look to be top notch.
I'm impressed with USF1 taking a unique approach to F1. Not following the tradition of being based in Britain could be a masterstroke
Posted by: Paul Murtagh | November 01, 2009 at 01:43 AM