Italian GP organisers confirm F1 race will take place with no spectators

The Italian Grand Prix will be held behind closed doors, organisers have confirmed, meaning no spectators will be allowed access to the Formula 1 race.

This reflects the same policy for the opening three races of the season and the next handful of races in Britain, Spain and Belgium.

As a result of the coronavirus pandemic, Formula 1 has been forced to implement strict safety protocols in order to satisfy local governments that it is safe to host a race weekend, with many governments stipulating that large gatherings are prohibited.

Monza, which will host the Italian GP on September 6, had hoped to allow a limited number of spectators, but on Wednesday confirmed to ticket holders that they would be entitled to a refund or deferment.

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“The 2020 Formula 1 Italian Grand Prix at the Autodromo Nazionale Monza from 4-6 September will take place behind closed doors, i.e. without spectators,” a statement from the circuit said.

“Tickets already purchased will be refunded for the full value of the face price shown on them.”

It’s expected however that the Tuscan GP, to be held at Ferrari’s Mugello circuit, will grant access to a limited number of fans, whist Russia and Portugal have confirmed plans to open grandstands.

#		Event	Location	Date
-		Pre-Season Test 1	Barcelona	19-21 February
-		Pre-Season Test 2	Barcelona	26-28 February
1		Austrian GP	Spielberg	5 July	Qualifying Result	Race Result
2		Styrian GP	Spielberg	12 July	Qualifying Result	Race Result
3		Hungarian GP	Budapest	19 July	Qualifying Result	Race Result
4		British GP	Silverstone	2 August	Qualifying Result	Race Result
5		70th Anniversary GP	Silverstone	9 August	Qualifying Result	Race Result
6		Spanish GP	Barcelona	16 August	Qualifying Result	Race Result
7		Belgian GP	Spa-Francorchamps	30 August	Qualifying Result	Race Result
8		Italian GP	Monza	6 September	Qualifying Result	Race Result
9		Tuscan GP	Mugello	13 September	Qualifying Result	Race Result
10		Russian GP	Sochi	27 September	Qualifying Result	Race Result
11		Eifel GP	Nurburgring	11 October	Qualifying Result	Race Result
12		Portuguese GP	Portimao	25 October	Qualifying Result	Race Result
13		Emilia Romagna GP	Imola	1 November	Qualifying Result	Race Result
14		Turkish GP	Istanbul	15 November	Qualifying Result	Race Result
15		Bahrain GP	Sakhir	29 November	Qualifying Result	Race Result
16		Sakhir GP	Sakhir	6 December	Qualifying Result	Race Result
17		Abu Dhabi GP	Yas Marina	13 December	Qualifying Result	Race Result