LONDON, May 2 — This year’s British Grand Prix “is not a given” even without spectators and the decision depends on others, Silverstone managing director Stuart Pringle said today. Formula One plans to start the season, put on hold by the Covid-19 pandemic, with two races behind closed...
This year’s British Grand Prix ‘is not a given’ even without spectators. — AFP pic
Any races will need government approval, with countries in various stages of lockdown with restrictions on movement and mass events. Formula One’s managing director Ross Brawn said the sport wanted to create a “kind of biosphere” at circuits. “There will be no motorhomes, but there will be a full catering facility laid on that the circuit has.”Formula One insiders have spoken of teams staying at secure hotels with no interaction with local residents and no media access.“In the discussions within sport, about restarting in the UK, there’s been talk about the need for sites to be a bit like an island. To be controlled. We can achieve that,” he said.
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