British quarantine rules are set to be relaxed for elite sport in a boost for Formula 1’s plans for races at Silverstone, the Times reported on Sunday. Britain is introducing a two-week quarantine period from June 8 for most people arriving from abroad to guard against a resurgence of the COVID-19 pandemic, with sport not specifically excluded. The Times reported that the government was prepared, however, to exempt elite sports events if detailed plans regarding movements and activities were approved. A F1 spokesperson said in response to the report that the sport welcomed “the government’s efforts to ensure elite sport can continue to operate and their support for our return to...
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