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F1 aiming to to start season in July with doubleheader in Austria

Formula One hopes to finally start its season with a doubleheader in the naturally isolated environment around the venue for the Austrian Grand Prix.

Despite the first 10 races having been canceled or postponed because of the coronavirus pandemic, the targeted start date is July 5 in Austria. F1 still plans to hold 15 to 18 of the 22 scheduled Grand Prix races.

One way to make up for lost time is having consecutive weekends on one circuit, like the Red Bull Ring in Spielberg. F1 manager director of motorsports Ross Brawn says this is a “real consideration” so long as iron-tight safety regulations are met.