BUDAPEST, May 1 (Xinhua) -- The Hungarian Formula One Grand Prix organizers said on Friday that if the event goes ahead this year, it will do so without fans in attendance.
The race is planned for August 2 but F1 chiefs are currently working on a revised calendar for the 2020 season after the coronavirus pandemic forced cancellations and postponements.
"The Hungaroring team has been waiting until the very end and is still working with the international rights holder, but it has now become clear that we cannot hold the 35th Formula 1 Hungarian Grand Prix in front of spectators despite all our efforts," the grand prix organisers said in a statement.
F1 CEO Chase Carey announced earlier this week that it is hoped the season could start on July 5 with the Austrian GP. But as governments around the world continue to restrict movement of large numbers of people, Carey made clear there may have to be some races held without fans. Enditem
