Formula 1 has announced its plans to start this year's season on the weekend of 3-5 July with the Austrian Grand Prix, which will be held behind closed doors. A…

Most championships are eyeing a July or August start date and hoping to cram in as many races as possible between the relaxation of restrictions and the end of the year.

Formula 1 brought forward its summer shutdown to schedule more races in August. WEC will delay the start of next season to allow the current one to finish.

In Britain, Motorsport UK — which governs four-wheeled motor sport in the country — has suspended all event permits until at least the end of June. The British Touring Car Championship is now looking to begin in August, cramming in 27 races before the end of the year.

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Formula 1 has announced its initial plans to resume racing, following the postponement or cancellation of ten grands prix.

The Austrian Grand Prix on July 5 is pencilled in as the first race of the season — it was originally going to be the 11th race of the year, and is set to host a double-header to kick off the 2020 season.

Silverstone has agreed a deal with F1 to host the following two rounds, and with special permissions granted by Prime Minister Boris Johnson, plans to schedule two races in August are underway though no confirmation has been made.

Racing will continue in Europe over the summer, with the hope that the paddock will then visit Eurasia, Asia and America in the autumn, followed by the Bahrain and Abu Dhabi races in December, closing a season that could cram in 18 races.