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Coronavirus: F1 moves summer break from August to March at April

Formula 1's summer break has been moved forward from August as a result of the coronavirus pandemic. The new season has been thrown into disarray by the virus and F1 is working on plans to run as long a season as possible once races can be held. Following unanimous agreement, the 'break' will be held in March and April, with teams choosing a three-week period in that time to close. It is normally held in August, when teams shut down for two weeks. McLaren staff cleared on coronavirus The change, made to facilitate fitting in as many races as possible once the season starts, was approved by governing body the FIA's legislative body, the World Motor Sport Council, on Wednesday. Further...
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