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Formula 1 definitely wants to open the World Cup in Spielberg – probably with a ghost race.
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Austria’s Minister of Sport Kogler says: “We will certainly not stand in the way of a race without spectators if all conditions are met!”
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One of Kogler’s advisors is Red Bull sports director Helmut Marko.
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… and delivers strong performances.
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Austria will gently loosen the goals for the sport from May 1st. And also for Formula 1, which is planning the World Cup start on July 5 in Spielberg.
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Sports Minister Werner Kogler (58, greens), one of his advisors is Red Bull Sports Director Helmut Marko, on Wednesday: “We will certainly not be in the way of a race without spectators if all conditions are met!”
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Kogler: “Surely over 1,000 people”
So this is far from being the green light for the “Show” in Styria. Kogler: «There will surely be over 1,000 people there. It is not just about maintaining the distance, but also about entry and exit regulations. We take a closer look there. And maybe many would have to go to quarantine beforehand! » The drivers too.
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If the ten teams, Pirelli (with 1,700 tires from Romania), the TV people, the organizers and the media arrive in normal formation, then there are around 3,000 people at the Red Bull Ring with the marshals, the fire brigade and the medical department. There are also around 200 trucks for the cars, the material, the motorhomes and the company’s own TV station.
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But GP bosses Todt, Carey and Brawn now want to squeeze this circus through the circus. Perhaps the most invisible opponent of all dreamers – the corona virus – will come forward again.
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Verstappen is also convincing on the console
Sensational esport start, however, for Max Verstappen on Wednesday in the four virtual races with the supercar monsters from Australia. The Dutchman came third three times with his wildcard in the Monaco apartment at the console battles in Silverstone and Barcelona.
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