Formula 1 2020

No test, no access to the F1 paddock at closed door races

Sam Hall Sunday 3 May 2020 20:30

No test, no access to the F1 paddock at closed door races

Formula 1 managing director of motorsports Ross Brawn has suggested that the sport adopt 'a kind of biosphere' to ensure no risk of outside contamination during grand prix weekends.

Brawn says that once personnel are on site for a grand prix event, the best case scenario would be that they do not leave again until the weekend is over.

“One of the biggest logistical challenges will be to test everyone in order to allow access to the paddock,” Brawn told the F1 Nation podcast. “As soon as we can do that, I think it will be very tempting to keep everyone in that environment.

“It’s a kind of biosphere that we want to create for other races. Austria is a perfect fit with an airport close to the circuit. It’s not close to a big city and it has all the necessary infrastructure.

British Grand Prix decision in the hands of Formula 1, not SilverstoneRead more

Attempting to go racing while much of the world is lockdown is a completely different challenge to anything Formula 1 has ever faced before, but Brawn is sure that it will be possible to create a safe environment for everyone involved.

“It’s a huge logistical challenge. Organising a grand prix in the current circumstances is new for us," said Brawn. "We are working to provide a safe environment for the drivers, engineers, technicians and everyone involved in the race.”

Latest News

Mercedes

FIA announce MAJOR award for Hamilton F1 replacement

31 minutes ago

F1 Social

F1 team announce contract update with mandatory clause confirmed

1 hour ago

F1 Today

F1 News Today: RADICAL Hamilton debut change revealed as F1 star teases STUNNING return

2 hours ago

GPFans F1 Awards

F1 AWARDS - VOTE: Hamilton and Verstappen set for 2024 fan battle

3 hours ago

GPFans Recap

Verstappen reveals Red Bull EXIT fears as champion issues stunning 'IDIOTS' claim - GPFans F1 Recap

Yesterday 23:55

F1 Social

F1 team boss makes 'new girlfriend' plea in bold relationship advice

Yesterday 22:58

More news

F1 News 24/7

Races

About GPFans

GPFans is a multi-platform, multi-language brand dedicated to Formula One coverage. We bring you all the ins and outs of the sport, 24/7, everything from up-to-the-minute news and features to the latest viral stories and clips.

We believe that a new generation of exciting, outspoken drivers will make F1 more popular than ever before, and we want to give our users access to as much of their heroes as possible, on and off the track. From Lewis Hamilton to Max Verstappen, Daniel Ricciardo to Sebastian Vettel, we provide in-depth analysis of every every Grand Prix in the season, from Australia to Abu Dhabi.

With Formula One under the new ownership of Liberty Media, how the sport is being covered is evolving, and GPFans will look to be at the heart of this progression into new media, as one of the fastest-growing sites covering the king of motorsports.

Follow us on your favorite social media channel

Corporate & Media

Innovatieweg 20C
7007 CD, Doetinchem, Netherlands
+31645516860

CHOOSE YOUR COUNTRY

No test, no access to the F1 paddock at closed door races

No test, no access to the F1 paddock at closed door races