What next for the F1 2020 calendar?

After the postponement, is it pure and simple cancellation that awaits the Catalan event? Today, nearly 4 million residents of the Barcelona metropolitan area are being asked to “stay at home” to slow down the resumption of the Covid-19 epidemic and try to avoid a new compulsory confinement. The number of coronavirus cases has almost tripled in one week in Barcelona, ​​with around 800 cases detected.

The regional government has already announced the closure of cinemas, theaters or nightclubs, the ban on gatherings of more than 10 people, visits to retirement homes or the limitation of reception capacity to 50% of bars and restaurants. In this context, does the Grand Prix which is to take place in three weeks still have its place, as this team boss confided to us laconically.

« There is real concern around Barcelona and it is not two but perhaps three races that we will be forced to do at Silverstone », he explains with a dismayed expression. If this were to be the case, unfortunately the entire calendar would be in danger, because new sources of infection are multiplying almost everywhere in Europe.

La F1 is keeping all its options open by continuing to discuss with the Chinese authorities while it has three European jokers up its sleeve with Imola, Hockenheim and Portimao. As for the final phase, it is still planned for the Middle East with Bahrain for two events and Abu Dhabi for the grand final.