Formula 1 Heineken Chinese GP postponed due to coronavirus outbreak.

The Formula 1 Heineken Chinese Grand Prix 2020 scheduled for April 17-19 has been postponed due to the coronavirus outbreak after the sport’s governing body the FIA and Formula 1 jointly accepted the request from the race promoter.

Formula 1 Heineken Chinese Grand Prix 2019 Shanghai International Circuit Shanghai China Image credit to LAT Images — Formula 1 Heineken Chinese Grand Prix 2019 Race Start, Shanghai International Circuit, Shanghai, China. Image credit to LAT Images.

In the view of the continued spread of the coronavirus and after long discussions with promoter Federation of Automobile and Motorcycle Sports of People’s Republic of China (CAMF) and Shanghai Administration of Sports and the Chinese GP promoter, the Juss Sports Group, has requested that the Formula 1 Heineken Chinese Grand Prix 2020 be postponed.

With the result of the coronavirus being a global health emergency from the World Health Organisation and continued health concerns, the FIA and Formula 1 have taken measures to ensure the health and safety of competitors, travelling staff and fans, which are of major concern.

Formula 1 and the FIA are continuing to work closely with the teams, race promoter Juss Sports Group, Federation of Automobile and Motorcycle Sports of People’s Republic of China and local authorities to keep an eye on the situation as it develops.

All parties are studying the potential alternative dates for the Chinese Grand Prix later in the season should the situation improve.

“The Chinese Grand Prix has always been a very important part of the F1 calendar and the fans are always incredible,” Sport Governing body the FIA and Formula 1 said in a joint statement. “We all look forward to racing in China as soon as possible and wish everyone in the country the best during this difficult time.” Credit to FIA and Formula 1 for the quote

The FIA are continuing to monitor the global situation regarding the coronavirus with regard to other motor sporting events. https://www.fia.com/fia.com/news/coronavirus-fia-closely-monitoring-evolving-situation

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