Italian president provisionally allows Imola to host up to 10 000 people over F1 weekend. Imola exploring the possibility of hosting fans at its race weekend.

A third circuit on the 2020 Formula 1 calendar confirmed that it wants spectators to be able to attend this year. Earlier, it was reported that some teams are nervous about Sochi and Portimao’s plans to allow 30 000 and 50 000 spectators respectively to attend their races later this season.

Imola has now joined them, as race promoter Uberto Selvatico Estense is quoted by Italy’s Autosprint: “We expect the possibility to host the public. The (Emilia-Romagna) president (Stefano) Bonaccini has issued a provision to allow Misano to host up to 10 000 spectators, and we believe it is possible to confirm this capacity also for Imola at the end of October and beginning of November. We are working to try to get something more, in total safety.” – he explained.

Imola’s race is scheduled for 1 November, and it will be the former San Marino GP host’s first grand prix since 2006.

Uberto Selvatico Estense added: “Over the years we had the common sense to keep the Grade 1 homologation active and valid for Formula 1, implementing the safety levels that have been acknowledged by Michael Masi. I think it has made ours one of the tracks that is considered among the best in the world.” – the Imola chief concluded.