Formula One shutdown period extended to five weeks
The Canadian Grand Prix, scheduled for June 14, became the latest to be scrapped yesterday. — Picture by Paul Chiasson/Pool via Reuters
The decision to prolong the break during which no staff members related to car performance are allowed to work will be extended from 21 to 35 days. The traditional summer shutdown was brought forward from August last month and increased from two to three weeks.
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