Gyulay assured Hungarian Grand Prix will be available for its scheduled Formula 1 race in August.
The organisers insisted on the scheduled race and had showed willingness for implementation of necessary regulatory demands of FIA, F1 or the Govt. The organizers are willing to run the show despite COVID-19 situation.
Formula 1 start for 2020 is expected in Austria followed by Britain. Both venues are expected to run without spectators. If schedule is followed, Hungarian GP would be third in line.
Zsolt Gyulay assured that the Hungarian Govt is onboard with Hungaroring Sport Ltd for the successful execution of the event.
“We are in a daily contact with the rights holder,” Gyulay told Autosport.
“Liberty [Media, F1 owners] is aware that we are open for all kinds of solutions, and we are ready for organising a race.
“The way it takes is definitely beyond our control, and it depends on the situation the country is in.
“We are waiting for the relaxation of the measures, and how and when life goes back to normal.
“Along with the Austrians and the British we have confirmed, too, that we are fully committed to starting the F1 season.
“We have talked about the option of a closed door race, but its protocol is still being developed for Austria.
“If it has been developed certainly we will comply with the regulations as well.
“Of course, a lot depends on the government’s set of rules, too.
“However, one thing is sure, for both the government and the Hungaroring it is very important to organise the Hungarian Grand Prix.
“There are two options. The first one is that we organise a race closed to fans, similarly to Austria.
“Certainly, it would mean a huge loss for the promoter.
“The second option is to organise the race with fans, in which we have 35 years of experience.
“Last year we broke the audience number record, and based on the pre-sold tickets, a similar number was expected for this year’s race.
“Of course, ticket purchase has stopped since the coronavirus outbreak started, and we must adapt to the new situation.
They have showed their willingness by continual maintenance of the track and preparing it for the required time.
Gyulay also assured that no other date for the event has been under discussion with them and denied the notion of having two races.
“It is too early to speak about it, because the negotiations are not at that point yet,” he added.
“The circuit is suitable for organising two consecutive races, furthermore, the country would benefit from it either from a touristic or economic point of view, if the teams spent two weeks in Hungary.”
