THINKING positively, we are another week closer to the end of our present crisis. I know that this can be scant consolation to any who are enduring stress and worry caused by illness, economic hardship or business uncertainty. The sooner that we can have some hope of a return to more normal times, the better. It is not easy for those who govern and have to make these decisions, and they are undoubtedly fully aware of the difficulties being caused.

While it seems that all the news is about cancellations and is generally downbeat, there are also rays of hope too. Almost completely overlooked has been the news that German racing is ready, subject to approval, to return on May 1st, with six weeks of the sport being conducted in dedicated venues and behind closed doors. Should this happen, and be followed by others, it would certainly give hope to many in our industry.