By AFPMore by this AuthorPARISThe Hungarian Grand Prix on August 2 will be staged without fans in response to the coronavirus pandemic, organisers announced on Friday. The race at the Hungaroring is following the example set by the British Grand Prix at Silverstone and the truncated F1 season's new curtain-raiser in Austria as likely to go ahead but in front of empty grandstands. "It has now become clear that we cannot hold the 35th Formula One Hungarian Grand Prix in front of spectators despite all our efforts," a statement from race organisers announced. "We will continue to work with the international promoter to find the best possible solution," the statement added. On Monday Formula One boss Chase Carey targeted the coronavirus-hit season starting in Austria on July 5 after the June 28 French Grand Prix was cancelled.

Source: Daily Nation May 01, 2020 09:56 UTC