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Turkish Grand Prix to be held behind closed doors

Istanbul Park during F1's last visit in 2011 Formula 1 will race behind closed doors when it reaches Turkey next month after initially opening ticket sales to spectators. Organisers had hoped to attract 100,000 fans to the Istanbul Park venue, which is capable of hosting 220,000. More than 40,000 tickets were sold within hours sales opening ahead of F1’s first appearance in the country since 2011. A statement issued overnight have seen those hopes dashed, with confirmation the event will now run without spectators. 'Within the scope of efforts to combat the coronavirus epidemic, and in accordance with the recommendation of the Istanbul Provincial Pandemic Committee, the F1 Turkish Grand...
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