Nurburgring hopes to welcome F1 spectators

Aug.1 (GMM) Nurburgring officials are hopeful the German circuit will be able to welcome spectators to the scene of the October race.

The venue has been drafted onto F1’s corona calendar for 2020, but Nurburgring boss Mirco Markfort said he is hopeful it will not have to be another ‘ghost race’.

Indeed, the German motorsport federation DMSB has just announced that 5000 spectators can attend a classic car race at the Nurburgring this month thanks to a “sophisticated hygiene and infection protection concept”.

Markfort admitted to the German broadcaster Sudwestrundfunk that he hopes it means spectators can also go to the grand prix, even though Monza has just announced that its event will be closed to the public.

“The goal is to have spectators,” Markfort admitted. “We will soon start to discuss concepts with authorities.”

Another issue for the Nurburgring is the October race date, with average temperatures in the Eifel region at that time not even topping 8 degrees C.

“It’s not for nothing that in Germany we call it Siberia,” Sebastian Vettel laughed at Silverstone.

“We can expect anything. If we are lucky it will be 20 degrees, but it could also be freezing.

“I am sure the weather will play a role and I would be surprised if it didn’t rain but I can’t wait to go back,” the German added.

Steve Cole

Share
Published by
Steve Cole

Recent Posts

Hulkenberg still a 'silly season' player – Schumacher

Jun.10 (GMM)  Nico Hulkenberg could find himself with a starring role in a future round…

4 months ago

F2 driver says new fans don't understand racing

Jun.9 (GMM) Many new fans of top-level single seater racing do not understand "how motorsport…

4 months ago

Newey attracting talent to Aston Martin – de la Rosa

Jun.9 (GMM) The 'Adrian Newey effect' is already happening at Aston Martin, according to team…

4 months ago

Stroll in 'good condition' for Canadian GP

Jun.9 (GMM) Lance Stroll looks set to return to the wheel of his Aston Martin…

4 months ago

Hamilton will 'maybe not' win eighth title

Jun.9 (GMM) Lewis Hamilton's hopes of an eighth world championship are slipping away. That's the…

4 months ago

Three F1 stars predict Piastri title in '25

Jun.9 (GMM) Three former Formula 1 drivers agree that Oscar Piastri has become the clear…

4 months ago