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F1 paddock members to be tested every 48 hours for COVID-19

Members of the Formula 1 paddock will be tested for coronavirus every two days during race weekends once the championship is able to resume. With the opening 10 races of 2020 called off due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, F1 is working on plans to start the delayed season behind closed doors with back-to-back races in Austria and Silverstone, beginning with the Austrian Grand Prix on July 5. The proposal would see F1 create a “biosphere” environment where a trimmed-down number of paddock personnel would undergo frequent testing for coronavirus to prevent any spread of infection. F1 managing director of motorsports Ross Brawn said the series is working closely with the FIA to ensure...
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