It is with hope that all eyes are turned this afternoon towards an Austria which could quite simply single-handedly deconfine motor sports. While the Formula 1 and MotoGP paddocks live in fear of a white season with disastrous economic and social consequences, the Red Bull Ring gives wings to actors and enthusiasts. A Formula 1 Grand Prix could therefore take place as early as July and that of the MotoGP would follow in August…
THEAustria do not practice burying your head in the sand in the face of coronavirus. Rather, she looks her destiny squarely in the face. It must be said that with a brand like Red Bull, which has its own circuit, and a manufacturer like KTM on its land, racing and Grand Prix is a hot topic and an issue.
In fact, the country and its authorities are moving. Of the site motorsport.nextgen-auto.com thus comes this sensational news: Red Bull, promoter of the Grand Prix and owner of the Austrian circuit is awaiting the green light from the Austrian government to embark on the organization of a Grand Prix. A discharge which could be given this evening by the country's sports minister.
According to Christian horner, the director of Red Bull Racing, “everything is ready” for a resumption of Formula 1 in Austria, at the Red Bull Ring, in Spielberg. The FOM could hold two races there, on July 5 and 12, before returning to Great Britain for two races, or even three if necessary, at Silverstone.
« Everything is ready and we are ready to get back on track. It's just a matter of flipping a switch to turn the light back on. In the case of the Red Bull Ring, the circuit is solely focused on this recovery and is therefore flexible if necessary. »Assures baker.
« We are hopeful and it would be a good start to the championship if the situation is considered safe enough. I know that Red Bull is doing everything in its power to facilitate the running of the race »Comments Horner. " If medical authorities and the government agree, it will also give us a starting point that other sponsors and countries can then follow. »
A move that would put MotoGP in its aspiration. If the case of Silverstone is up for debate for the motorcycle Grands Prix, we will recall that in August, there is also Brno, in a Czech Republic bordering Austria. And the Austrian government has already promised to open its borders with this country as with Germany. Finally, the Catalonia is also working to relaunch a Grand Prix on its route... Hopefully all this comes to fruition!
