Covid-19: Future difficulties for the French and Austrian Grand Prix?

Most Formula 1 teams are based on British soil, the birthplace of motorsport. However, the health situation related to the coronavirus is unstable in this geographical area, particularly due to the spread of the Indian variant. France has therefore introduced new measures for British travelers, which could complicate the holding of the French Grand Prix.

The measures taken by France regarding British travelers:

France announced this Wednesday, May 26, the implementation of a mandatory isolation for travelers from the United Kingdom, where the Indian variant of the coronavirus is circulating. This mandatory quarantine will require British travelers to isolate themselves for ten days. They will have to declare their quarantine location in France with a certificate. Failure to comply with this quarantine will result in a fine of 1,000 euros. In case of a repeat offense, the fine is increased to 1,500 euros. Additionally, travelers from this area must present a negative PCR test taken within 36 hours before entering France and undergo an antigen test upon arrival.

Austria has also reviewed its requirements for British travelers, while the FIA recently announced the organization of two Grand Prix in the country of the red bull, in order to compensate for the cancellation of the Turkish Grand Prix.

The measures taken by Austria regarding British travelers:

These must present a negative PCR test dating less than 72 hours and isolate for a quarantine of ten days with the possibility of taking a test after five days to end the quarantine earlier.

Similar measures to those in France questioning the organization of these three Grand Prix events, namely: the French Grand Prix (June 18-20), the Styrian Grand Prix (June 25-27), and the Austrian Grand Prix (July 2-4). Now, we wait to see the FIA’s reaction on this matter in order to know the real consequences of these new measures.