2020 Formula 1 Chinese Grand Prix Postponed Due To Coronavirus Outbreak
February 12, 2020
Formula 1’s Chinese Grand Prix has become the latest sporting event to be postponed in China following the continued outbreak of the coronavirus.
The Chinese GP follows events such as the World Athletics Indoor Championships and the Chinese Super League as other sporting competitions to suffer a similar fate due to the virus continuing to spread.
In a statement released by Formula 1, they say:
“The Chinese Grand Prix Promoter, Juss Sports Group, officially requested the postponement after ongoing discussions with the Federation of Automobile and Motorcycle Sports of People’s Republic of China (CAMF) and Shanghai Administration of Sports.
Amid continued health concerns and with the World Health Organisation declaring the coronavirus as a global health emergency, Formula 1, together with governing body the FIA, jointly decided to accept the postponement request in order to ensure the health and safety of the travelling staff, championship participants and fans.
Formula 1 and the FIA will continue to work closely with the teams, race promoter, CAMF and the local authorities to monitor the situation as it develops, with all parties studying the viability of potential alternative dates for the Grand Prix later in the year 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,” Formula 1 said in a 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.””