“You can also get it when you fill up the tank”

Race 12 of 17 this year is coming up. In any case, there is enough to talk about in the Formula 1 paddock in Portimão: Corona caution The safety and hygiene measures have been strengthened again. The first test had to take place within 24 hours of arriving at the track in the Algarve. Also because the Lance Stroll Corona case recently occurred at the Nürburgring. Among other things, he violated hygiene protocols when he flew back to Switzerland on a private plane and had himself tested there. Result: Positive. His father, Racing Point co-owner Lawrence Stroll, also tested positive. “It’s not that she wasn’t careful.” Carlos Sainz on corona cases in football or cycling The pandemic is also changing the lives of the world-travelling horsepower entourage. Daniil Kwijat, Russian pilot for Alpha Tauri, reported that he cleans water crates at home with gel. Otherwise, he emphasized, he wasn't doing anything crazy. However, McLaren driver Carlos Sainz Junior is not the only one who believes that there is no complete protection. “We have seen it in other sports,” said the Spaniard, referring to corona cases in cycling or football, for example. “It’s not that she wasn’t careful,” said Sainz. “You can also get it when refueling,” said Red Bull driver Max Verstappen from the Netherlands. “We simply can’t take any risks,” explained Pierre Gasly from Alpha Tauri: “It’s not exciting.” Formula 1 premiere in Portimão The Corona situation is tense in some parts of Portugal. However, the south is currently not as badly affected by the increasing number of infections. There the route is about 20 kilometers inland in a sparsely populated area. When looking for race tracks for the Corona emergency calendar, the Formula 1 bosses also had to make concessions. This is the only reason why the premier motorsport class returned to the Nürburgring almost two weeks ago. This is the only reason why Formula 1 is now returning to Portugal after 24 years and celebrating its racing premiere in Portimão. The track, built in 2008 for 195 million euros, meets all the criteria, but so far it has always failed because of the entry fee - the premium that a Formula 1 organizer has to pay. The plan actually called for around 50.000 visitors to be allowed to come to the route per day. On Wednesday, the Portuguese government announced that there would be a maximum of 27.500 fans. Everyone in seats.

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“You can also get it when you fill up the tank”

Movement in Formula 1. Some drivers have to vacate their seats at the end of the season and are looking for new employers. But that's not the only thing that concerns the premier motorsport class in Portugal.

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