The rest of this year’s makeshift Formula 1 calendar is in “the hands of the national authorities”. Even the UK, where most of the teams are based, is going into a new lockdown. Masi was also asked if Formula 1 should rethink its approach as new reports indicate the health effects of covid-19 could in some cases be life-long. “I think it’s inappropriate for the race director to answer such a question as I am not a health expert,” said the Australian. “The FIA and Formula 1 will continue the work that we have been doing all season in developing a set of measures that allowed the resumption of racing.

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