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Is the Grand Prix of Spain in danger because of the coronavirus?

25 July 2020 at 20:12
Last update 25 July 2020 at 21:24
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  • GPblog.com

It seems that the government of Great Britain is going to introduce new measures due to a peak in the number of corona infections in Spain. Possibly this could have an impact on the upcoming Grand Prix of Spain.

Formula 1 has just finished its first Triple Header and the next one will start next week. First there will be two Grands Prix at the Silverstone circuit, followed by the Spanish Grand Prix at the Circuit de Catalunya.

The Mediterranean country only suffers a lot from the coronavirus. The last few days a lot of reports are coming out about a possible second wave in the country. The situation is so serious that the British government will announce additional measures on Sunday. According to the BBC, anyone who travels back to Great Britain from Spain will have to be quarantined for a fortnight.

No impact on F1?

A second wave could cause the organization of Formula 1 to abandon a Grand Prix in the country. After all, a few infections in the paddock may be enough to endanger the whole season. Liberty Media has previously indicated to pay close attention to the development of the coronavirus in the countries where a Grand Prix is organized.

In addition, many teams are also located in Great Britain, which would mean that teams and drivers would also have to be quarantined for two weeks. That would clash with the current calendar. According to Andrew Benson of the BBC that alone will not be a problem. The staff in Formula 1 is excluded from compulsory quarantine, thanks to the measures that the sport applies.