For the first time in living memory Formula 1 is about to embark on a sequence of new or returning grands prix that will present a novel challenge for the paddock. Prior to the Covid-19 coronavirus Formula 1 would have been gearing up for its traditional jaunt to paddock-favourite Suzuka, in Japan, ahead of the American leg in the United States, Mexico and Brazil. But instead the championship is set to visit the Nurburgring, take a maiden trip to Portimao, experience a condensed weekend at Imola and return to Istanbul Park. The Nurburgring, which will run under the Eifel Grand Prix name courtesy of Hockenheim having dibs on the German Grand Prix tag, has never been run so late in the year....
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