Quarantine requirements make it impossible to host British Grand Prix, says Formula One official

A British Grand Prix would be “impossible” this year if elite sport is not exempt from 14-day quarantine restrictions when entering the United Kingdom, Formula One said on Tuesday.

Silverstone is planning to host two races behind closed doors this summer, subject to government approval, to make up for some of the lost time in the 2020 F1 season with 10 races either cancelled or postponed.

However, the UK government’s coronavirus recovery strategy document set out an intention to introduce a 14-day quarantine rule for international arrivals.