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Formula 1 factory shutdown period doubled

Formula 1 has almost doubled the shutdown period for teams as the coronavirus crisis continues to play havoc with the 2020 championship. The period factories must be closed and employees related to car performance away from work has been extended from 35 to 63 consecutive days. Teams began shutdowns on different dates in March. The new rule means all would be closed until the end of May. The move comes 24 hours after F1 said it hoped to start the season in July. How F1 plans to put the show back on the road F1 plans to start season in Austria as French GP called off Lack of racing leaves big void - Hamilton F1 chairman and chief executive Chase Carey said on Monday that he was...
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