It is assumed that the 2020 season starts on July 5 in Spielberg, next week on Wednesday the second race will take place, and then two or three races in Silverstone. In an interview with Der Standart, Red Bull consultant Helmut Marko was optimistic about his expectations from the start of the season …
Helmut Marko: “Now in the leadership of Formula 1 are a list of conditions to start the season. It’s about racing without spectators, we all hope that it will turn out that way. The chances are very high, the effect should be huge. “
The concept of the minimum impact of Formula 1 on the epidemiological situation in the country provides a set of measures to reduce contacts. First of all, the number of people arriving in Austria will be limited – the teams will arrive without guests, employees of advertising services and PR specialists – only the basic structure of engineers and mechanics engaged in servicing machines. Charter flights of the teams will land at the airport, directly adjacent to the route, all will live in specially designated nearby hotels. The measures are strict, but allowing you to start the season and move on. And then the same pattern will be repeated at Silverstone.
Helmut Marko: “Everyone who arrives at the Grand Prix must first pass a coronavirus test or pass a two-week quarantine, but this is also possible with appropriate planning.
The issue of the admission of journalists has not yet been resolved, but the main focus is on showing the Grand Prix on the network and on television. This will be the first major international sporting event after the outbreak, having a huge advertising effect and demonstrating the effectiveness of the Austrian government. ”
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