The French Grand Prix has been postponed from its 28 June date, the 10th consecutive race to be called off as a result of the coronavirus crisis. Silverstone has said the British Grand Prix cannot be held with spectators. The season would start with the Austrian Grand Prix on 5 July, followed by a second race at the Red Bull Ring on 12 July. Silverstone said in a statement on Monday: “We are unable to stage this year’s British Grand Prix in front of the fans at Silverstone.

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