Both Bahrain Grand Prix will be closed to spectators, Bahrain International Circuit has announced.
The only spectators in attendance of the two race weekends, which will take place between November 26 to 29, and December 4 to 6, will be healthcare workers.
A limited number of grandstand seats have been allocated for the families of frontline health workers and first responders in Bahrain, to recognise their incredible contribution and commitment during the coronavirus pandemic.
BIC Chief Executive Shaikh Salman bin Isa Al Khalifa said, “I sincerely thank His Royal Highness the Crown Prince for his leadership, guidance and support as we prepare for Formula 1, in what will be a very different event for all involved.
“Whilst we will not be able to welcome many fans to our events this year, we are delighted to have the opportunity to recognise the courage and efforts of our frontline healthcare workers and first responders by allocating all in-person attendance of the F1 experience to them.
“We are determined to put on a show for the hundreds of millions of people who will be watching from the safety of their own homes around the world.”
The Bahrain Grand Prix 2020 was originally due to take place in March, but was postponed due to the coronavirus pandemic.
During the current season, a number of Grand Prix have been open to spectators, including the Russian and German GPs, but numbers have been limited.
