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Ban on mass events casts doubt on Belgian GP

The Belgian GP is now in serious doubt after the government extended the ban on mass events until August 31. The race is scheduled to take place on August 30, but Belgian prime minister Sophie Wilmes has confirmed that all mass events, like festivals or large sports events, are now banned until August 31. The opening nine rounds of the 2020 season have already been put on hold, while the French Grand Prix is close to being postponed to make it ten. While Formula 1 has suggested that races could be held without fans, that would be a huge financial hit for Spa with the circuit drawing crowds of 250,000 in recent years. In a statement, the Spa-Francorchamps circuit said: 'The National...
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