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Barcelona open to 2020 'ghost races'

Apr.20 Barcelona's Circuit de Catalunya is prepared to host a grand prix this year without spectators - but has ruled out reversing the layout for a second race. Hopes for the already postponed Spanish GP seemed to fade when finance minister Mario Jesus Montero said "tourist activities" will only resume in Spain if "there is a guarantee of extraordinarily safe conditions". That would seem to rule out a Formula 1 race while the coronavirus crisis is ongoing. But the Circuit de Catalunya is at least willing to discuss the matter with Liberty Media, who want to re-start the calendar in July with races held without spectators. "We have discussed various scenarios with...
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