As F1 bids to rearrange the 2020 calendar, the teams have agreed to bring forward the summer break and compulsory shutdown to March and April. 'In light of the global impact of the COVID-19 coronavirus currently affecting the organisation of Formula One World Championship events, the World Motor Sport Council has approved a change to the 2020 FIA Formula 1 Sporting Regulations, moving the summer shutdown period from July and August to March and April and extending it from 14 to 21 days,' said the FIA in a brief statement. 'All competitors must therefore observe a shutdown period of 21 consecutive days during the months of March and/or April.' The change was supported unanimously by both...
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