The project, which is expected to cost €11 million ($11.95 million), will see all 21 kilometers (13.1 miles) of the track digitalized. This includes the installation of special HD cameras on storm-proof masts, the laying of channels for fiber optic and power cables, and the addition of off-grid power supply systems and LED panels for digital warning signs.
The upgrade is being carried out in collaboration with Fujitsu, and data collected from the section between the Galgenkopf and the Grand Prix track (known as the Dottinger Hohe) will be used to develop an artificial intelligence system designed to "detect hazards, accidents, and other unscheduled events on the track." When an incident is detected, the LED panels will help warn drivers on the track of the severity of the situation.
The Nurburgring expects the new system to be in operation by 2025, and notes that the artificial intelligence will be continuously refined and adapted to the unique characteristics of the Nordschleife. This upgrade is expected to make the track safer for everyone, including professional racers, amateur drivers, and tourists alike.
Source: Nuerburgring
