The Grand Prix of Azerbaijan, Singapore and Japan, cancelled their tour on Friday as a result of the pandemic of novel coronavirus, the Formula-1 ” still believes in (her) plans to have between 15 and 18 races by the end of the season “.
” These decisions were taken because of the different challenges that our sponsors face in these countries, explains the promoter of F1, Formula One, in a press release. In Singapore and Azerbaijan, the time required for the construction of the urban routes make it impossible for the organization of these events in a period of uncertainty and, in Japan, the current restrictions on travel have also led to the decision not to continue with the race. “
Originally scheduled for 7 June, the English channel in the streets of Baku had already been postponed sine die. Singapore was scheduled for 20 September and that of Suzuka on October 11.
In spite of these announcements, which were predictable, Formula One performs ” still believe in (her) plans to have between 15 and 18 races by the end of the season in Abu Dhabi in mid-December and expect to publish the schedule finalized before the start of the season in Austria. “
The F1, which would have had to face for the first time in mid-march in Australia, will restart on the 5th July on the Red Bull Ring in Spielberg, the first of a series of eight races in Europe between July and September, behind closed doors, with a reduced workforce on the paddock and following a health protocol strictly.
A second GP is expected to Spielberg on 12 July, prior to the Hungary on the Hungaroring, Budapest on the 19th of July, the Great Britain (Silverstone) on 2 and 9 August, the Spain (on the circuit of Barcelona-Catalunya in Montmelo) on 16 August Belgium (Spa-Francorchamps) August 30, and Italy (Monza) September 6.
Mugello, Imola, Portimao and Hochenheim candidates
The result should, in principle, take the stables and drivers in Asia and the Americas before finishing in the Middle East.
While the grand prix of Australia, Monaco, France and the netherlands have also been cancelled previously, “we have made significant progress on the revised timetable with current promoters (Great Prices, editor’s NOTE) as well as new and we have been particularly encouraged by the interest shown by new sites to accommodate a race during the season 2020,” says the F1 on Friday.
In an interview with the official website of the premier class of motor sport is published the day before his sporting director Ross Brawn explained that it would be “possible to extend the european season in one or two other races, if necessary” to maintain a number of rounds to be satisfactory.
in Addition to the destinations originally listed on the calendar 2020 (Vietnam, China, Russia, Canada, Usa, Mexico, Brazil…), the Mugello and Imola in Italy, Portimao in Portugal and Hockenheim in Germany are candidates for hosting events.
timed just before Abu Dhabi at the closing of the championship, the Bahrain could also host two races following different paths on the circuit of Sakhir, its configuration making it possible, said Brawn.
” we know that We are still in a period of uncertainty and complexity in the world, and we will continue to ensure that the season 2020 is conducted in a manner prudent and flexible “, promises finally to Formula One on Friday.
