Government says 2020 Austrian GP 'could work out'

All info you need to see before the 2020 Austrian GP starts
16 April 2020 by    1 min read
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Amid a sea of cancellations, postponements and speculation, it appears that Austria might be able to rescue F1 by hosting the first races of 2020.

While the first nine races have all fallen by the wayside, and the next round of postponements seems to loom for France, Britain and Belgium, the Austrian government says it will "at least not stand in the way" of its grand prix.

That race, at the Red Bull Ring in Spielberg, is promoted by Red Bull.

Zandvoort, which would have been the scene of the Dutch F1 GP this year, has ruled out staging a race behind closed doors without spectators.

But Red Bull's Dr Helmut Marko has said the Spielberg track could proceed without fans and even host multiple races.

And according to Austrian sport minister Werner Kogler, the government will "at least not stand in the way of a grand prix in Spielberg without spectators".

He said in Vienna that it will be up to the "responsible motorsport associations" to "see whether it works out or not".

Kogler admitted that it may be problematic for Red Bull and Formula 1, and not because of social distancing but because of the restrictions on travel.

"If there is a need for an exemption here or there, I don't want to prejudge it," he said, raising the prospect of quarantines or testing certificates for those who need to get into and out of Austria.

"But in principle, Formula 1 has signalled to me that it could work out from their point of view."

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4 F1 Fan comments on “Government says 2020 Austrian GP 'could work out'”

  1. ReallyOldRacer

    What do you expect? Mateschitz and his partner own 50% of the country and most o the Austrian government. I hear that they are pushing Red Bull as a prophylactic treatment for Covid-19.

  2. I can't remember

    It is no different in America where we have a President who like a deer caught in headlights that doesn't know what to do. Our insane president changes his mind everyday but what is consistent he worships the $$$ more than easing suffering people.
    This is a horrible thing to say but I wish Trump and those like Red Bull boss would get the damned virus.
    Lastly, I think it would be a plus for the entire planet if Trump caught this virus and died. I would celebrate and take the karma that results from my doing so.

    • ReallyOldRacer

      Wow, that is harsh! Remember, Pence is next in line. Best solution to your problem is to vote in November The US needs a huge turnout.


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