Singapore F1 promoters say closed-doors race is not feasible

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Singapore Grand Prix promoters have ruled out holding their Formula One race without spectators, casting further uncertainty over the likelihood of the September event going ahead.

Formula One plans to start its stalled season in July with races behind closed doors in Austria and Britain due to the COVID-19 pandemic.Singapore GP promoters told The Straits Times newspaper on Saturday that they were maintaining an open dialogue with Formula One but it was"not feasible to conduct the race behind closed doors".

He added"works typically require three months to complete, and this will depend on whether such activities are permitted under the prevailing government regulations".

 

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