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F1's factory shutdown period extended to 63 days
The FIA has confirmed that Formula 1 teams must observe a factory shutdown period of 63 days, an increase from the previous 35-day phase. Formula 1 has yet to start its 2020 season due to the coronavirus
pandemic, with July’s Austrian Grand Prix outlined as a potential
curtain-raiser. In a bid to cut costs Formula 1 has already enacted several
measures, most notably by delaying new regulations until 2021, as well as the
retention of this year’s cars for the following campaign. Formula 1 teams traditionally observe a two-week shutdown in
August but for 2020 this was brought forwards to March/April, and extended by a
week, in order to assist teams in saving money. The WMSC then extended...
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