Football and golf have shown that sport can co-exist alongside the coronavirus pandemic but they have been localised to a large extent. Formula One will attempt the biggest leap of faith when an initial 8 race calendar is flagged off across Europe later this week in Austria. Alpha Tauri driver Pierre Gasly admits that while the risk cannot be eliminated, it is up to every individual to strictly follow safety protocols to ensure the bio bubble remains intact. Gasly was speaking to WION's Sports Editor Digvijay Singh Deo.

WION Sports Broadband Edition with Alpha Tauri driver Pierre Gasly

The world has been stuck in the pit garage over the last few months to borrow a racing term but now the covers are coming off. Sport has resumed in some parts of the world and the truly global sport of Formula One is gearing up for a much delayed season opener.

Gasly: F1 will stand for an equal and more just society

After much delay, the Formula One season is finally set to kick start at Spielberg’s Red Bull Ring in Austria on July 5 (Sunday). The original opener in Australia witnessed a last-minute cancellation after five crew members were quarantined after displaying COVID-19 symptoms with the race now set to open in Austria.

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