Concerns in the Formula 1 circuit about the viability of the calendar

There are concerns at the Formula 1 circuit about the viability of the calendar put together by the sport’s leadership for 2021. The Coronavirus is still in its grip on the world and this has already had repercussions on the schedule, with the Australian Grand Prix postponed and placed on the reserve list for the Chinese Grand Prix.

Alfa Romeo team manager Pete Zinder worries it won’t stop there. He told Auto Motor und Sport: “Personally, I think we should approach this season step by step. As it is now we will go to Imola after the start in Bahrain, but I can see the situation in England. For example, don’t suggest that the authorities allow us to race. There… the same goes for the Nürburgring, which has been abandoned as an alternative. The whole situation is very uncertain. “

“They are starting to get vaccinated, but things are not going as fast as we had hoped. They will only be useful in the second half of the season. At the moment, I don’t see it happening that we will race on makeshift tracks or street races, despite their determination in Monaco.” On continuing the Grand Prix, and when you think that we have to develop the car for 2021, do 23 races and prepare for 2022, you can see that it will be a difficult year. “

Mercedes Head Toto Wolf agrees with these words to ORF. Of course, concerns about the viability of this calendar are justified. Australia has already been postponed, and because it is an important race, they have chosen to postpone rather than postpone. In China, major events have been banned until August. We cannot influence any effect. That’s why The season starts in Bahrain, we know the track and the location very well and this makes it easier. It will not be until after the summer that the season will be somewhat normal, I think. “