F1 Turkish GP to be held without fans over COVID-19: state media

[October 05, 2020]    ANKARA (Reuters) - Formula One's 2020 Turkish Grand Prix on Nov. 13-15 will be held without spectators due to the coronavirus outbreak, state broadcaster TRT reported on Monday, citing the Istanbul governor's office.

A general view of Intercity Istanbul Park ahead of Formula 1 Turkish Grand Prix in Istanbul, Turkey, September 1, 2020. REUTERS/Umit Bektas

Formula One has put the Turkish Grand Prix back on its calendar after almost a decade in August. The operators of the Grand Prix, to be held in Istanbul Park, said Turkey hoped to secure a permanent place on the F1 calendar after the race.

(Reporting by Tuvan Gumrukcu; Editing by Daren Butler)

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