London (AFP)

The British government officially exempted Formula 1 quarantine from entering its territory on Sunday, paving the way for the two Grands Prix on August 2 and 9 at the Silverstone circuit.

"A certain number of sports stars and the teams which support them, as well as stars of cinema and television, directors and producers will be exempt from quarantine, if they are essential for the holding of events or filming", announced the State Secretariat for Digital Affairs, Culture, Media and Sports in a press release.

All of these people will have to comply with government directives regarding the fight against Covid-19 and "live and work in closed + bubble + environments," he added.

"These measures in favor of sporting events mean that at Silverstone, for the 70th anniversary of the British Grand Prix, races can be held on August 2 and 9," added the State Secretariat in its press release.

The BBC had announced at the end of May that the government would do everything necessary to hold these races, while the truncated F1 season starts this Sunday in Austria.

These measures also pave the way for the England Champions League second leg second leg football match between Manchester City and Real Madrid to be held in England.

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