Spectator numbers

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I've just been to see my doctor who is also the chief medical officer at the ACO. When asked about numbers his reply was that at the moment the ACO are talking of 50,000. Take it for what you will, but that was this morning. This afternoon may well be another thing.

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It is often said, but we have no proof, that the 260,000 is the number of turnstile clicks. So if you go to the circuit every day for four days that equates to 65,000 spectators.

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LawrieC said:

But the race will be over by the time you come out of quarantine

No, as from Tuesday next you coming to France will be required to self-isolate for seven days!

https://www.thelocal.fr/20210526/breaking-france-t...

When on earth will this bloody curse end, I ask myself.

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From several sources today the figure of 50,000 has been quoted. I doubt I'll see any of you, and we'll all be ensconced in front of the TV watching the race. Based on the fact that the members of the ACO have first pickings, most of the tickets will be allocated to them anyway I believe. See you all next year.

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I am at table with a member of the ACO committee. At a meeting yesterday it was confirmed that the number of tickets will be 50,000 PAYABLE plus the usual freebies for marshals and their friends. However, what shocked me was to learn that all camp sites are to remain shut. NO CAMPING AT THE CIRCUIT AT ALL.

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More encouraging news. As from tomorrow masks must only be worn indoors, so walking around town or whatever is now fine.