The 2020 F1 season will finally start next weekend, after a delay of almost four months due to the corona pandemic. The start of the season in Austria is known to take place behind closed doors, with the team members including the drivers being tested several times for Covid-19. And the latter is of concern to Cyril Abiteboul. The Frenchman fears that in a ‘worst case scenario’, so with a positive corona test at an unfortunate moment in the middle of the race weekend, an entire team would have to stay on the side.
“There is a risk that with a positive test, an entire team will be out immediately, or at least before the time that is tested,” said Abiteboul in a press call with various media. “The test results can take up to 24 hours to arrive. If you have a positive case on Saturday morning, you will not be able to participate in both qualifying and the race. I think we should talk about that. We have to find the balance between the risks and common sense. “
The teams also take the necessary measures to prevent corona contamination. For example, the team crews are smaller than normal and work strictly separate from each other.
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