2 Silverstone races, Belgium probably as planned

“I am pleased to confirm that Silverstone and Formula 1 have reached an agreement in principle to stage two races behind closed doors this summer,” Silverstone managing director Stuart Pringle said on Friday with the BBC : “However, these races will be subject to government approval as our priority is the safety of everyone involved and strict compliance with the COVID-19 regulations.”

The season is scheduled to start on July 5th at the Red Bull Ring in Spielberg, with another race planned in Austria the following weekend. The Formula 1 entourage could then move on to Great Britain, where seven of the ten teams have factories. However, it is still unclear whether the PS circus in the UK will have to accept a 14-day self-isolation period. This could thwart Formula 1's plans, as the premier class wants to pick up the pace after the cancellation or postponement of the first ten races from July. Hockenheim as an alternative? This is where the Hockenheimring could come into play, managing director Jorn Teske confirmed SID ongoing talks with Formula 1 on Friday. Loud BILD There is a possibility of a ghost race on August 9th or two runs in front of empty stands on July 26th and August 2nd.

In Belgium, the government gave the green light for the traditional Grand Prix in Spa on Friday. Despite the ban on mass events in the country up to and including August 31st, this can take place as a ghost race on August 30th. According to the news agency Belgian However, an agreement between the route operator and Formula 1 is still pending.

In September, October and November the PS entourage wants to move on to “Eurasia, Asia and the American continent”. Finally, according to the current plan, the catch-up race in Bahrain and the season finale in Abu Dhabi take place in December.

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2 Silverstone races, Belgium probably as planned

The emergency racing calendar in Formula 1 is taking shape. The track operator in Silverstone agreed with the premier class management to hold two races behind closed doors, although the government in London still has to give the green light.

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