All Formula One drivers, teams and personnel test negative for Covid-19 ahead of Austrian Grand Prix
Formula One is getting back on track for the first time after coronavirus forced stoppage and Sunday’s race at Austrian GP will be held without any spectators.
The Austrian GP qualifying will take place on July 4 (AP Image)
HIGHLIGHTS
- Formula One said in a statement that 4,032 tests of drivers, teams and personnel were conducted
- Formula is set get back on track with Austrian GP
- The season had been due to start in Australia in March but that race was cancelled due to the pandemic
All Formula One drivers, teams and personnel have tested negative for COVID-19 ahead of the season-opening Austrian Grand Prix, the sport said on Saturday.
Anyone entering the paddock at the Red Bull Ring must have a clean bill of health and is being tested every five days by private medical teams.
Sunday’s race, the first of two on successive weekends at the scenic Austrian circuit, is being staged without spectators and in tight health and safety conditions.
Formula One said in a statement that 4,032 tests of drivers, teams and personnel were conducted between June 26 and July 2. It said aggregated information would be made public every seven days.
The season had been due to start in Australia in March but that race was cancelled due to the pandemic and after a McLaren employee had tested positive.
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