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How F1 British Grand Prix will work behind closed doors with helicopters flying in drivers


BRITISH GP bosses have confirmed that this year’s race will be behind closed doors – subject to government approval – while the French GP has become the 10th race to fall.

F1 chiefs have confirmed that the race at Paul Ricard, that was scheduled for June 28, has been postponed due to the French government’s extension of their coronavirus lockdown.


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 Silverstone is going to be behind closed doors in a fresh blow for F1 fans

Silverstone is going to be behind closed doors in a fresh blow for F1 fansCredit: Getty Images – Getty

But the British GP may still go ahead, behind closed doors – and here’s how it could work.

  • Team members at the seven-UK based teams would board coaches at their team’s factories and driven directly to Silverstone.
  • Drivers to arrive via helicopter at on-site helipad or via coach transfer with the rest of their team.
  • Anyone entering the site, including marshals, must have a health certificate following a negative test for coronavirus.
  • Teams would only be permitted into their own garages with assigned FIA scrutineers and a member of staff from tyre-supplier, Pirelli.
  • Social distancing measures would be enforced while staff would wear protective gloves and race suits.
  • No media access, catering or non-essential staff at the track.
  • Packed lunches supplied for staff.

Silverstone’s Medical Centre is already set up for coronavirus cases, with isolation areas in place.

Once the race is over, team members would return to their factories or designated airports via bus transfer, while UK based staff would be free to return home.

Potential F1 calendar:

July: Austria  2 races
Great Britain 2 races

August:
Belgium
Italy
Hungary

September:
Russia
Azerbaijan
Singapore

October:
China
Japan
Vietnam

November:
Canada
America
Mexico
Brazil

December:
Bahrain
Abu Dhabi

It looks like the first race could take place in Austria on July 3-5.

Meanwhile, Silverstone chief, Stuart Pringle has written to ticket holders for the British GP on July 19 announcing it cannot be staged as normal and that fans could defer their tickets until 2021 or get a full refund.

Lewis Hamilton last year won the race for a record sixth time.

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Source: Motorsport - thesun.co.uk


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