The corona crisis has led to further Rennabsagen in the formula 1. On Friday, the organizers announced the for the Grand prize of the Republic of Azerbaijan, the Grand Prix of Singapore, and the tradition-rich Grand Prix of Japan.
On the city courses in Baku and in Singapore, the necessary lead time is lacking due to the current uncertainty in relation to the corona of crisis to the structure of the routes. The cancellation of the race in Suzuka was with continued travel restrictions in Japan justified.
to stop, in Spite of the Cancellations was convinced in the formula 1 of the season until mid-December, with 15 to 18 races. The Finale is expected to rise in Abu Dhabi. This could also be used with additional races in Europe, such as Ross Brawn, sport-in-chief of the king’s class, said on Thursday: “Yes, It is possible to extend the season in Europe to one or two races, if it should be necessary.”
back posture at the Hockenheim ring
The leaders of the Hockenheimring have, meanwhile, reacted cautiously to the possible extension of the European season in formula 1. It is “currently just speculation” that the eight race comprehensive Europe-the calendar will be extended, it said in a statement on Friday: “in the same way, whether such a race would be held for us at the Hockenheimring.”
The Ring-managing Director, Jorn Teske and Jochen Nerpel were generally open, but again significantly, for the formula 1 to the financial risk: “Certainly, we are happy to check with the appropriate question the feasibility.”
It was clear, however, that in the progress of time, the chances of that are not necessarily increased. The priority lie on a maximum economic utilization of the circuit, “and in this respect we can hold for several weeks, any unconfirmed dates for the formula 1 free”.
