Bojan Vrbnjak
Organizers Turkish races on the trail v Istanbul next month they hoped to be back on the calendar Formula 1 allowed entry to 100.000 spectators, although the heads of the royal class of motorsport have already assessed that this forecast is too optimistic.
But in the face of growing concerns in Europe due to an increasing number of infections with coronavirus, it is now decided that the race will take place for closed doors. Istanbul governors have now announced that they have decided on Monday to help control the spread of the virus and that it will the race took place without spectators. In a press statement, they wrote: "As part of efforts to combat the coronavirus pandemic and in line with the recommendation of the Istanbul Provincial Pandemic Committee, the race for the Turkish GP will take place without the presence of spectators."
Occupation there were fans for the Turkish race big, as they sold more than 40.000 tickets. Vural Ak, president of the race organizer Intercity said recently that they are well on their way to reaching numbers 100.000 spectators. "Under normal circumstances, we planned a full cast, that is 220.000 spectators, but due to Covid-19 this is not possible. Before us, this organization was ownerless. We are passionate about this sport and I think we can successfully organize this event. But as you know, there is Covid-19. Therefore, we hope to attract 100.000 spectators to the racetrack."
