F1 | The Turkish GP will be held without an audience

The Turkish Grand Prix, scheduled on the Istanbul Park track from 13 to 15 November 2020, will be held behind closed doors due to restrictions due to Covid-19.

The Turkish government had to take an irreparable step back, seeing the current health situation, despite the fact that the organizers of the event had expected an influx of 100.000 spectators - also taking advantage of the very modest ticket prices - i.e. 25% of the capacity of the venue. 'plant.

"With all the intention of fighting the Covid-19 pandemic and following the recommendations of the Istanbul Pandemic Committee, the Formula 1 Turkish GP will be without an audience – reads the official Government note – The organizers and the Committee met today and decided that there will be no spectators".

The Turkish Grand Prix returns to the calendar after many years of absence. The last of the eight editions held so far dates back to 2011 and saw the success of Red Bull led by Sebastian Vettel.