This is good news for car racing enthusiasts.
Spectators, in limited numbers, should be able to attend this legendary race, the Formula 1 Grand Prix of Monaco, on May 23.
This will not be the case in the previous races in Portugal, on May 2, and in Spain, on May 9.
Too early, given the evolution of the Covid-19 pandemic.
"We are monitoring the situation on a daily basis, which is changing hour by hour," said Stefano Domenicali, CEO of F1 on the Italian channel Sky TG24.
In the next Grand Prix of Portugal and Spain, unfortunately we will not have anyone, but Monaco is presented as the first Grand Prix where a limited number of people should be admitted on Sunday ”.
"An incredible physical desire for Formula 1"
The F1 boss is optimistic: “This gives us hope for the future, because if the situation improves, there will be a gradual reopening and the fans will have the opportunity to participate.
There is an incredible physical desire for Formula 1, not just on television ”.
During the first Bahrain Grand Prix at the end of March, a few spectators vaccinated or cured of Covid-19 had already been able to witness the victory of Lewis Hamilton.
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Monaco announced ten days ago an easing of health restrictions in the principality, but without settling the subject of the public at the Formula 1 Grand Prix. The weekly Monaco Hebdo, generally well informed, had indicated that "the closed door would be discarded for the moment ”and that“ several scenarios ”were“ studied by the authorities ”, including that of“ a 30% or 50% gauge ”.
