From PlanetF1:



The FIA have announced a number of alterations to the Spa-Francorchamps circuit ahead of this weekend's Belgian Grand Prix.

The biggest change has been made to the Les Combes chicane; in an effort to deter drivers from cutting he chicane bumps similar to those used in Barcelona, Valencia and Monza have been laid on the run-off area.

A large area of grass behind the apex curb at Les Combes has also been replaced by asphalt while the gravel behind the kerb on the exit from turn six has also been replaced by asphalt.

The other change is to the exit of turn one where the artificial grass has been extended and widened to the end of the run off area.