Silverstone and F1 will find out by the end of April if it can hold British Grand Prix amid coronavirus outbreak
Formula One and Silverstone admit they have until the end of April before they find out if the British Grand Prix could be held this year.
The 2020 season has already been forced to postpone seven of the first eight races this term, with the eighth in Monaco having already been cancelled.
Silverstone is due to host the event on July 19 but is among the next group of races that could face postponement as a result of the coronavirus outbreak.
A statement from the British Grand Prix and F1 read: ‘We fully appreciate that other UK sporting events in July have taken decisions regarding their events, but it is important to highlight that their logistics and sporting arrangements differ from Silverstone’s.
‘Therefore, our timeline gives us until the end of April to make a final decision. The safety of our fans, colleagues and the F1 community will be our priority and we will continue to engage with the appropriate authorities.’
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