After the Chinese meeting, postponed due to the coronavirus, the holding of the first Vietnam Grand Prix in the history of Formula 1 is also threatened by the spread of the virus. The Vietnamese government has in fact introduced quarantine measures lasting 14 days for visitors from countries affected by the coronavirus, including Italy. This could jeopardize the race scheduled for April 5 in Hanoi since many members of the paddock reside in Italy. To start, obviously with those from the Ferrari and Alpha Tauri teams.
Four teams and Pirelli concerned ... at least
Already the object of draconian measures in their HQs in Maranello and Faenza, the Italian stables are not the only ones concerned. “We provide assistance to Haas and Alfa Romeo. There would be at least four teams affected, plus Pirelli (official tire supplier) ", explained Mattia Binotto, the boss of Ferrari, in Barcelona last week in remarks relayed by L'Equipe . Is it possible to see a starting grid cut by at least eight single-seaters, including the popular Ferrari? Hard to say at the moment. The kickoff of the 2020 season scheduled for March 15 in Melbourne (Australia) is well maintained for the moment.
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