By AFP More by this AuthorPARISMotor racing chiefs on Friday rubber-stamped the start of the Formula One world championship with, as expected, eight races in Europe between July and September. A second GP is planned in Spielberg on July 12, before Hungary (at the Hungaroring in Budapest) on July 19. AdvertisementThe continuation of the season, not yet revealed, should in principle take teams and drivers to Asia and the Americas, before finishing in the Middle East in mid-December. To allow compliance with social and physical distancing measures, the FIA on Friday also authorised race marshals to "operate remotely in exceptional circumstances". Limits will also be placed on the number of people allowed on the starting grid while podium protocols will also be reviewed.

Source: Daily Nation June 20, 2020 08:48 UTC