F1 wants to avoid confinement

As Europe shuts down again to try to deal with a potentially ferocious second wave of Covid-19, will the Grand Prix circus be able to conclude its world tour? The various players in the paddock hope so and highlight the robustness of the measures put in place to ensure the safety of all participants.

« The FIA ​​and the F1 will continue to apply the protocols which allowed the resumption of motorsport, in conjunction with the various governments, local authorities, ASN, and other stakeholders”, assures race director Michael Masi.

After Germany and France, it is the turn of the United Kingdom to invite its population to re-confine themselves. However, the majority of teams are based across the Channel. “The current confinements are quite different from the situation experienced in the spring when everything was closed, shade Toto wolff in Mercedes.

We always have the right to go to work if necessary. Certain industries will be particularly affected, but I think we can find solutions to deal with it on our side. »

The main Austrian team, however, specifies that “ no one knows if we will be able to complete the schedule because health is a priority.” “The decision rests with the health authorities of the host countries, Wolff explains. They must agree to the organization of a sporting event on their soil.

If they think the risk is too great, then there will be no race. The FIA, the FOM, and the teams have done a great job to organize a championship. We managed to travel while remaining in our bubble.

The number of positive cases of Covid-19 is very low. In my eyes, we do not represent a great danger for the countries we visit because we are probably the most cautious group of people there. » It's difficult to contradict Wolff on this point.