This year’s British Grand Prix will be able to take place as scheduled under measures set to be introduced by the government.
The UK has seen one of the most severe outbreaks of the coronavirus, recently surpassing Italy for most deaths related to Covid-19 in Europe.
However, while Silverstone has been keen to help Formula 1 get their 2020 season back on track by offering to host multiple races, organisers have been waiting for the green light from authorities to permit ‘closed door’ events.
Well, on Wednesday, InsideRacing learned such permission is to be granted under Phase 3 of a five-phase easing of restrictions, which would take effect from June 29.
This means the British GP can go ahead on its original date of July 19, as well as likely hold a second round a week later on July 26 but, of course, without fans.
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Under the measures, which are set to be announced by Prime Minister Boris Johnson on Sunday, the first phase easing of restrictions would take effect on May 18.
One note of caution is these dates for the different phases are still very flexible, and a review of the lockdown easing process will take place every three weeks.
However, if all goes to plan, F1 will be able to follow up their planned Austrian double-header with two races at the circuit it all began 70 years ago this month.