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FIA approves extension of factory shutdown for F1 teams
The FIA's World Motor Sport Council has approved an extension of the sport's current shutdown period, with most teams' factories remaining closed until the end of May. Formula 1 brought forward its mandatory summer break to take advantage of the COVID-19 lockdown measures implemented in the UK and in Italy where all F1 outfits are based and for the purpose of freeing up the month of August to allow for the inclusion of postponed races during the period. The initial three-week shutdown measure - which was extended to 35 days - was implemented in March on different dates by teams. Silverstone boss 'encouraged' by UK stance on sporting events The most recent extension to 63 consecutive days...
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