The goal of Formula 1 is obviously to complete all the races scheduled on the 2021 Formula 1 calendar. But it is possible, given the extreme length of the season and in this global situation which is managed in a different way from country to country. In addition to the data of Covid infections , dependent on a series of factors such as political, health, demographic, we also have to consider the availability and use of vaccines: and there is no doubt that there are nations able to organize themselves well in advance, while others are noticeably late.
In Europe, vaccination campaigns continue and there are few doubts about the races to be held as they are logistically easier to carry out. Some of them will be able to carry out the event with public, especially those who got a summer date . Imola, on the other hand, will not be able to bring the fans to the racetrack. Spain and Portugal have a smaller share of infections than Italy and have vaccinated more so far (ourworldindata.org data); so they hope to be able to partially open the stands. Montecarlo is thinking about it: next May 23 it hopes to organize its historic Grand Prix and began work on the installation of the street circuit several weeks ago. The structure of the transportable stands is ready, although it will be known only in the coming weeks if those seats can be occupied.
According to AS reports, the next two Grands Prix in doubt are Azerbaijan and Canada . In Baku there is more hope and a clear will to try. “ The intention of the Azerbaijani authorities is to host the event on 6 June even without fans. The plans are moving forward, even if the organizers and the policy should implement exceptions regarding their border policy, so that the paddock can travel to the city of the Caspian Sea, ”writes the Spanish newspaper. While Montreal is more in the balance , especially for logistical issues since it is just a week after Baku: “F1 would already be studying how to deal with the shipment of material, but we will have to wait for the decision of the local government. The events in Asia and America are more complex and difficult to justify without the fans in the stands “. In Canada, vaccinations proceed more slowly than in the United States.
The autumn extra-European campaign is still a long way off. However, if the events in countries such as Singapore, Japan, the United States, Mexico and Brazil could not be held, Turkey could be back on the calendar, and there would also be the availability to return to the Sakhir circuit, in Bahrain, on the fastest configuration. .
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