Update – Race Sport

It looked set to join the other nine Formula 1 races already cancelled worldwide due to the pandemic — and its 300,000 ticket-holders have been offered refunds.

However, culture ministers are now working with F1 bosses on an ambitious proposal to run a televised race without any spectators, The Sun has learned.

Both sides are desperate to save the spectacle — set for Silverstone on Sunday, July 19 — if they can, as it is an iconic event in Britain’s sporting calendar.

F1 chiefs now think they can restart the season, with all races closed events, beginning in Austria on July 5.

Fans were given hope as a senior Government source said: “We’re having regular talks and everyone is being positive. If we can do this safely, we should try to get it on.”

source the sun

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