The new Formula 1 calendar is gradually taking shape. The 2020 season which was slated to start in Australia was not start due to the coronavirus pandemic, which put the sport on hold.
In turn, the British government approved hosting two races at Silverstone this summer, the BBC reported. The two GPs would come after the Austrian and Hungarian stages.
“A certain number of sports stars and the teams which support them, as well as film and television stars, directors and producers will be exempt from quarantine, if they are essential for the holding of events or filming,” the State Secretariat for Digital Affairs, Culture, Media and Sports, Oliver Dowden, said in a press release.
“All these people will have to comply with government directives concerning the fight against Covid-19 and “live and work in closed + bubble + environments.
“These measures in favor of sporting events mean that at Silverstone, for the 70th anniversary of the British Grand Prix, races can be held on August 2 and 9.” Dowden added.
The BBC had announced at the end of May that the government would do everything necessary to hold these races, while the truncated F1 season starts this Sunday in Austria.
“We welcome the government’s efforts to ensure elite sport can continue to operate and their support for our return to racing. We will maintain a close dialogue with them in the coming weeks as we prepare to start our season in the first week of July.” an F1 spokesman said.
For its safety, F1 provides for closed-door races and teams reduced to a minimum. Drivers and staff would be exempt from quarantine after their arrival in a country.
These measures also pave the way for the England Champions League second leg soccer match between Manchester City and Real Madrid to be held in England.
