When a controversial title showdown took place behind closed doors
When the motorsport world eventually ends its coronavirus-enforced hiatus, it may be that the initial swathe of races are held behind closed doors. But it wouldn't be the first time that spectators haven't been allowed through the gates, albeit for completely different reasons
As the fallout from the coronavirus pandemic began to shatter the best-laid plans of the motorsport world, it first appeared that some events might take place behind closed doors - first the Bahrain Grand Prix was taking such a measure, then the St Petersburg IndyCar Series opener and two NASCAR events prior to their cancellations.
Eventually, it will all begin to subside and, who knows, perhaps the path back towards a full motorsport programme will involve some races taking place with no spectators as an interim measure.
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