Paul Ricard
The Paul Ricard High Tech Test Track, in Le Castellet, southern France, was chosen to be the first recipient of the Centre of Excellence award because of its high safety standards and its continual developments in this field. It boasts a number of unique safety features, such as unique run-off areas, made from a special type of asphalt rather than a gravel bed. This type of run-off system increases safety, reduces the intervention time of rescue teams and limits damage to the cars.

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Bahrain International Circuit
The Bahrain International Circuit was appointed as the FIA Institute's Centre of Excellence for 2007 because of its ongoing commitment to improving safety facilities as well as educating and training track-side staff. The circuit's facilities epitomise the high standards expected by the FIA Institute and are being used as a foundation to develop and deliver safety training and educational activities. The circuit also acts as a hub for improving motor sport safety standards across the region.

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