ESPN.com · Jun 13, 2020
Pandemic means no podium ceremonies for Formula One
Formula One drivers can forget about podium celebrations this season under new rules to protect them from the COVID-19 pandemic.
The pre-race drivers' parade will also be scrapped, but the fans won't be there anyway, and there will be no standing together for the national anthem or trophies handed over directly by local dignitaries.
"The practices we have had in the past just can't be done," Formula One's motorsport managing director Ross Brawn told the www.formula1.com website on Friday.
"The podium procedure can't happen, but we're looking at doing something on the grid after the race. One option would be to line the cars up on the track and the drivers will stand in front of cars.