The FIA's World Motor Sport Council has ratified by e-vote the decision to extend Formula 1's shutdown period from 21 to 35 days. In face of the global coronavirus crisis and the lockdowns that are in force in many countries, the FIA brought forward at the end of last month F1 teams' mandatory summer break. The decision was also implemented to free up the month of August in order to allow for the re-scheduling of postponed races. F1 and teams agree to consider changes to budget cap for 2021 The initial pause was extended from 14 to 21 days and initiated by teams at various dates. The WMSC's latest decision expands the break from 21 to 35 days, so will therefore run into early May for most...
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