“Several teams” are worried about the looming return of spectators to Formula 1 races. But organisers of the Russian GP are currently selling about 30,000 tickets for the Sochi race, while Portimao in Portugal are making plans for 50,000 spectators. Pinheiro insists that even though lots of spectators will be present, it does not represent a return to normal for Formula 1. “Just because spectators will be allowed doesn’t mean that everything will be allowed,” he explained. He also said 5,000 extra police will be in the nearby regions to control spectator movement. “We’re going to have a big event, but everyone has to follow the rules,” said Pinheiro.

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