Austria’s government has approved hosting Formula 1’s season-opening races in July, according to reports.
The races, scheduled for 5 and 12 July, will take place behind closed doors at the Red Bull Ring in Spielberg.
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The 2020 season was due to start in Australia in March, but the coronavirus pandemic forced the postponement of that race and a further nine more.
If the Austria races run successfully, the F1 season could continue on 19 July in Budapest, Hungary.
Silverstone agreed a deal for two grands prix to be held at the British track in August.
F1 bosses are still putting together a revised calendar for this season.
