The Hungarian Grand Prix in August can only take place without spectators, race organisers said in a statement on Friday. The race at the Hungaroring was scheduled originally for 2 August but Hungary on Thursday announced that events with more than 500 participants cannot be held until 15 August. Formula 1 plans to start its season behind closed doors in Austria from July 3-5, followed by the British Grand Prix at Silverstone under similar conditions, but has yet to publish a revised calendar. The traditional August break has been cancelled to allow for rescheduling, with teams currently on an extended factory shutdown that could run into June.
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