Why is Formula 1 racing at the Nürburgring again?

Why is Formula 1 racing at the Nürburgring again after 7 years of absence? The corona pandemic has caused a series of cancellations in the calendar of the premier motorsport class - from France to Singapore. In its distress, Formula 1 turned to courses in Europe that can easily host races and are so spacious that the Corona regulations can be implemented smoothly. Like the circuit in the Eifel, which last hosted Formula 2013 in 1, but could no longer afford the entry fee afterwards.

What weather can fans and Formula 1 entourage expect? Up to 20 spectators are admitted to this Grand Prix weekend. Like the drivers, they have to be prepared for changeable weather. “The weather always plays a role. When it's wet it messes things up. Then we could benefit from our situation,” said Ferrari driver Sebastian Vettel, who won the last edition of the Red Bull in 000. It is currently expected to be eight degrees cold on race Sunday and there is a high probability of rain in the afternoon. By the way, a Nürburgring race in October is nothing new: in 2013 and 1984, Formula 1995 raced on the track in the middle of forests at the beginning of October.

What does the health and hygiene concept look like? “Every step – from arrival to the experience in the stands to departure – is organized and checked for Corona safety. This was also extensively checked by the public order and health authorities,” assured Nürburgring managing director Mirco Markfort. It started with contactless ticket purchasing, which is only possible in personalized and seat-specific ways. But what if the warning value for infections in the Ahrweiler district, where the course is located, skyrockets? “We have a stable incidence value. If the values unexpectedly increased so much, the race itself would definitely take place. What would happen to the spectators would then have to be clarified again,” said Markfort.

Is World Championship leader Lewis Hamilton the favorite? In any case, the six-time Formula 1 world champion will be highly motivated. Two weeks ago, two time penalties after irregular test starts cost the Brits a certain victory in Sochi. Now Lewis Hamilton wants to celebrate his seventh success of the season. It would be very special because then he would draw level with record holder Michael Schumacher with 91 Grand Prix victories. “It is always good for Mercedes to come to Germany. We have an emotional relationship with the Nürburgring,” said Mercedes team boss Toto Wolff.

Does the name Schumacher play a big role at the Nürburgring? Oh yeah. Michael Schumacher won five times at the Nürburgring (1995, 2000, 2001, 2004, 2006) - no other driver was more successful than the Kerpener. A section of the route is also named in his honor: the Schumacher-S. Next year his son Mick wants to move up to Formula 1. The 21-year-old son of the record world champion will even drive for Alfa Romeo in training for the first time on a Grand Prix weekend on Friday.

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Why is Formula 1 racing at the Nürburgring again?

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