F1 | In Austria and Hungary only ten journalists allowed

In a few weeks the 2020 Formula 1 season will finally resume and rightly so all the necessary precautions, starting with reducing staff within the paddock. In fact, as regards the media, only ten journalists will be admitted who will be selected among those who have a permanent media pass.

The paddock will be “off-limits and personal interaction with drivers and other team personnel prohibited”, the Dutch newspaper De Telegraaf reported.

Furthermore, the press conferences will be monitored only by video and the source also reported that only a few photo agencies are allowed for Spielberg and Budapest. Normally, around 400 media representatives attend each grand prix and F1 TV staff will also be limited.

“For the first time, we will do a Grand Prix from Biggin Hill (UK, ed.) instead of from the track", declared the Managing Director -Media & Technology Center of Formula 1, Roberto Dalla.

“It means that instead of the usual 230 people assigned, only 100 will travel to Styria. Fewer people locally is not only cheaper, but it is also more manageable when it comes to health checks.".

Speed ​​Week reports that media representatives selected to travel to Austria and Hungary will also be unable to return home between races.

Subsequently, he will leave for the other races in Silverstone and Barcelona a second small group of 10 media workers, with a third group set for Spa and Monza.