<p>BAKU, Azerbaijan — No fans will be allowed at the Azerbaijan Formula One Grand Prix on June 6 because of ongoing coronavirus concerns, organizers said Friday.</p>
<p>The Baku City Circuit which organizes the race said the decision not to allow fans “comes after extensive deliberation” with the Azerbaijan government, F1 and motorsport’s governing body, the FIA. </p>
<p>“Every opportunity has been explored to find a way to stage the race weekend in 2021 in a safe and responsible manner that would allow the return of fans to the fastest street circuit in F1,” the BCC said in a statement.</p>
<p>“However, while the global situation and pandemic response is continuing to improve, it has become clear that the 2021 Formula 1 Azerbaijan Grand Prix race weekend has arrived too soon for BCC to safely host the event with fans present.”</p>
<p>The race, which is held on a windy street circuit through the city, was one of <a href="https://apnews.com/article/febb5b20bd7dbc148f010f106dc8bc97">several canceled last year</a> because of the pandemic.</p>
<p>Fans who bought tickets can use them next year at no extra cost, or apply for a refund.</p>
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