(Motorsport-Total.com) – The corona virus has developed into a pandemic and is spreading all over the world. Therefore, many motor sport events are threatened to fail if the authorities see a great danger to the population. The members of the Formula 1 teams could also come into focus upon entry and be put in quarantine. That is why Ferrari is demanding a clear regulation from Formula 1 and the World Automobile Association (FIA).
The formula -1-Circus not only attracts team members, but also followers from all over the world to different countries, which is why a race weekend is a major risk factor. Ferrari expects before the start of the season on 15. March in Australia a clarification on the part of those responsible for the FIA.
But what dangers do the teams actually face? Team members could receive travel bans or be quarantined upon entry. That's why Team Principal Mattia Binotto from Formula 1 wants an assurance that there will be no surprises for the racing teams. He does not want to leave anything to chance, because the teams could not react in time to a spontaneous crisis.
“It was difficult to get to the test,” said Binotto about the problems that the Formula 2 teams had in Bahrain. “Some engineers stayed at home to avoid the risk. Before we leave, we need insurance. When we're there, we can't just wait for the Direct and then react.”
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Binotto hopes for medical check-ups, which should enable the team members to enter the country without any problems. He says, “If there is such a thing, we have to know that. We also need to know what the consequences are if there is a direct. We have to protect our employees. We have a collective and personal responsibility for them.”
The team leaders of the premier class met with Formula 1 managing director Jog Carey on Friday morning to find out about the first three races of the new season. Two teams, Ferrari and AlphaTauri, could have problems entering Italy because of Direct in Italy. All other teams, however, would have no difficulties to expect.
But Binotto does not believe: “It is not just these two teams because we also support Haas and Alfa Romeo. So there are at least four teams and also the tire manufacturer Pirelli, whose Direct we still have to clarify. So how does it work? if four teams are not allowed to enter? Will the race then take place? “
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