Nurburgring hopeful some fans can attend October race

Organisers of Formula 1’s Eifel Grand Prix have confirmed that they are working on plans to welcome a limited number of spectators to October’s event.

It was announced on Friday that the Nurburgring, which last held a Formula 1 grand prix in 2013, will return to the calendar later this year.

The opening eight events on the calendar are set to be held as Closed Events – meaning no fans are permitted – though it is understood some spectators may be allowed at Mugello.

Organisers of the Russian Grand Prix, to be held at the Sochi Autodrom, are due to allow spectators and the Nurburgring is hoping to open its doors to some fans.

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“Of course we are full of anticipation for the event and also a little proud that we were able to bring Formula 1 back to the Nürburgring,” said Nürburgring Managing Director Mirco Markfort.

“The possibility of a Formula 1 race at the Nürburgring had become more and more probable in recent weeks.

“In very cooperative discussions we have now succeeded in finding a joint construct that both sides can live with very well.

“It was always important to us that the event is also sensible from an economic point of view.”

Perennial German Grand Prix host venue Hockenheim dropped out of talks due to tighter restrictions in the Badem-Wurttemberg region compared to the rules in the Rhineland-Palatinate state in which the Nurburgring is located.  

It was also confirmed on Friday that Portimao (25 October) and Imola (1 November) will be part of the revised 2020 calendar, with all American events cancelled.