F1 demands quarantine exemptions for elite sport

A British Grand Prix would be "impossible" this year if elite sport is t exempt from 14-day quarantine restrictions when entering United Kingdom, Formula One said on Tuesday. Silverstone is planning to host two races behind closed doors this summer, subject to government approval, to make up for some of lost time in 2020 F1 season with 10 races eir cancelled or postponed. However, UK government's coronavirus recovery strategy document set out an intention to introduce a 14-day quarantine rule for international arrivals.

F1 demands quarantine exemptions 

"A 14-day quarantine would make it impossible to have a British Grand Prix this year," an F1 spokesperson told AFP.

"ditionally it has a major impact on literally tens of thousands of jobs linked to F1 and supply chains.

"We would be travelling back to UK on F1-only occupied aircraft and all staff would be tested making a quarantine totally unnecessary.

"If all elite sport is to return to TV n exemptions must be provided." Seven of 10 teams on Formula One grid have bases in UK.

British Prime Minister Boris Johnson told parliament last week that return of sport on TV would "provide a much-needed boost to national morale". F1 organisers are hoping to start season with Austrian Grand Prix on July 5 behind closed doors, followed by a second race at Red Bull Ring a week later. It was hoped Silverstone could n host two races in final two weekends in July. Should quarantine measures t be lifted for elite sport n y could also have a major impact on participation of British sides in European football competition. 

Im credits: AP