German, Dutch and Finnish MotoGP races called off due to COVID-19 pandemic
4 years, 8 months ago

German, Dutch and Finnish MotoGP races called off due to COVID-19 pandemic

India TV News  

MotoGPs German, Dutch and Finnish rounds in June and July have been called off due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the sports governing body and promoter said on Wednesday. "The FIM, IRTA and Dorna Sports regret to announce the cancellation of the HJC Helmets Motorrad Grand Prix Deutschland, the Motul TT Assen and the Grand Prix of Finland. "The German GP is raced on a truly unique track with an incredible history, and the KymiRing is an exciting new venue set to welcome Grand Prix motorcycle racing back to Finland for the first time since 1982. We very much look forward to returning to the Sachsenring and the TT Circuit Assen in 2021, and eagerly await the Grand Prix debut of the new KymiRing next season. "The Grand Prix Deutschland was set to take place at the Sachsenring from the 19th to the 21st of June, the Motul TT Assen at the TT Circuit Assen from the 26th to the 28th of June, and the Grand Prix of Finland was set to see the new KymiRing make its debut on the MotoGP calendar from the 10th to the 12th of July," the statement further said.

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MotoGP slates record 22 races for 2024, Indian Grand Prix on September 22
1 year, 3 months ago

MotoGP slates record 22 races for 2024, Indian Grand Prix on September 22

The Hindu  

The Aragon Grand Prix returns to the MotoGP circuit and Kazakhstan will finally host its first race in a record 22-race calendar for 2024, which was published on Wednesday. The Aragon GP, which first took place in 2010, fell off the programme this year while the race in Kazakhstan is back on the list after delays in the construction of …

Dutch Grand Prix received €1.8 million in Covid support despite no-subsidy claims
1 year, 11 months ago

Dutch Grand Prix received €1.8 million in Covid support despite no-subsidy claims

NL Times  

The Dutch Grand Prix, the organization behind the Grand Prix in Zandvoort, received 1.8 million euros in coronavirus support in recent years, RTL Nieuws discovered. He said that “the facts are” that the Dutch Grand Prix organized an event for 315,000 people “with 0 euros subsidy.” The Dutch Grand Prix received coronavirus support through the fixed costs subsidy TVL. According …

MotoGP 2022 calendar unveiled with two debut circuits in Finland, Indonesia
3 years, 3 months ago

MotoGP 2022 calendar unveiled with two debut circuits in Finland, Indonesia

Firstpost  

Finland and Indonesia had been due to return to the world circuit in 2020, but their inclusions were also victim to the global pandemic. The MotoGP world championship unveiled its 2022 calendar on Thursday, with 21 races including first visits to Finland’s KymiRing and Indonesia’s Mandalika circuit. Marc Marquez, Fabio Quartararo and the rest of the field will roar into …

Argentine MotoGP cancelled for second successive year due to COVID-19
3 years, 3 months ago

Argentine MotoGP cancelled for second successive year due to COVID-19

Firstpost  

A joint statement from motorcycling’s governing body the FIM and promotors Dorna confirmed the grand prix at the Termas de Rio Honda circuit, for which no date had been fixed, was off due to “force majeure”. Alcañiz, Spain: The Argentine MotoGP will not be held for the second year running due to complications arising from the COVID-19 pandemic, organisers announced …

Moto GP: Argentine Grand Prix cancelled for second consecutive year due to COVID-19
3 years, 3 months ago

Moto GP: Argentine Grand Prix cancelled for second consecutive year due to COVID-19

The Hindu  

The 2021 Moto GP season will have a total of 18 races and no more events will be added after organisers said on Saturday that the Argentine Grand Prix has been cancelled for a second year running due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The race in Argentina was initially postponed until the final quarter of 2021 but now joins the Grands …

Kimi Raikkonen to Miss Dutch Grand Prix After Testing Positive for Covid-19
3 years, 4 months ago

Kimi Raikkonen to Miss Dutch Grand Prix After Testing Positive for Covid-19

News 18  

Alfa Romeo’s Kimi Raikkonen has tested positive for Covid-19 and will be missing the Dutch Grand Prix scheduled to take place this weekend. The Finn announced his departure on Instagram on Wednesday ahead of this weekend’s Dutch Grand Prix at Zandvoort. BREAKING: Kimi Raikkonen will miss the Dutch Grand Prix after testing positive for Covid-19Wishing you a speedy recovery Kimi, …

Japanese Grand Prix Cancelled for Second Year over Coronavirus: Formula 1
3 years, 4 months ago

Japanese Grand Prix Cancelled for Second Year over Coronavirus: Formula 1

News 18  

The Japanese Grand Prix has been cancelled for a second year over virus “complexities”, Formula 1 said Wednesday. The race was due to take place at Suzuka on October 10, but F1 said the Japanese government had pulled the plug due to the country’s pandemic situation. “The decision has been taken by the Japanese government to cancel the race this …

MotoGP: Finnish Grand Prix Cancelled due to Covid-19, Styrian Race Added
3 years, 7 months ago

MotoGP: Finnish Grand Prix Cancelled due to Covid-19, Styrian Race Added

News 18  

-MotoGP’s Finnish Grand Prix in July has been cancelled due to travel restrictions related to the COVID-19 pandemic with Austria set to host a doubleheader in August instead, the sport’s promoter Dorna said on Friday. While this year’s race has been scrapped, Dorna said they had extended their agreement with the Grand Prix of Finland by five years, ensuring it …

Finnish GP cancelled due to COVID-19
3 years, 7 months ago

Finnish GP cancelled due to COVID-19

The Hindu  

MotoGP's Finnish Grand Prix in July has been cancelled due to travel restrictions related to the COVID-19 pandemic with Austria set to host a doubleheader in August instead, the sport's promoter Dorna said on Friday. While this year's race has been scrapped, Dorna said it had extended the agreement with the Grand Prix of Finland by five years, ensuring it …

Motor racing - Canadian Grand Prix cancelled for second year
3 years, 8 months ago

Motor racing - Canadian Grand Prix cancelled for second year

The Hindu  

The Canadian Grand Prix scheduled for June 13 at the Circuit Gilles Villeneuve in Montreal has been cancelled for the second year in a row, CBC Radio reported on Thursday although Formula One said discussions remained ongoing. With the spread of new COVID-19 variants and Canada battling to contain a third wave of the virus, Montreal public health authorities concluded …

MotoGP detects first coronavirus case ahead of Czech race
4 years, 5 months ago

MotoGP detects first coronavirus case ahead of Czech race

The Hindu  

MotoGP said one person from its world championship paddock has tested positive for the new coronavirus and is in isolation ahead of the Czech Republic Grand Prix in Brno on Sunday. The person is a member of promoter Dorna Sports' team and was asymptomatic, said MotoGP, the premier motorcycle racing championship. MotoGP also said people who had “secondary contact” with …

3 MotoGP races cancelled due to COVID-19, 1 added in Europe
4 years, 5 months ago

3 MotoGP races cancelled due to COVID-19, 1 added in Europe

The Hindu  

MotoGP races in Argentina, Thailand and Malaysia this year have been cancelled due to the COVID-19 pandemic but one more race will be added to the calendar and will be held in Europe in November, MotoGP announced on Friday. “The FIM, IRTA and Dorna Sports regret to announce the cancellation of the Gran Premio Motul de la Republica Argentina, OR …

MotoGP releases revised 2020 race calendar
4 years, 7 months ago

MotoGP releases revised 2020 race calendar

The Hindu  

The 2020 MotoGP season lost another race on Monday when the Japanese Grand Prix was cancelled. MotoGP organisers Dorna are awaiting Spanish government approval to start the truncated season with back-to-back races at the Jerez circuit on July 19 and 26. Aside from the proposed double act at Jerez, three other races -- France, Italy and Catalonia -- are also …

Japanese MotoGP round cancelled due to pandemic
4 years, 7 months ago

Japanese MotoGP round cancelled due to pandemic

The Hindu  

The Japanese MotoGP was cancelled over the coronavirus on Monday as organisers said they would concentrate on holding as many races as possible in Europe this year. “As a result of our discussions with Dorna, the managerial body of the series, we agreed that we have no choice but to cancel the Japanese GP in order to complete the season.” …

MotoGP races in Britain, Australia cancelled amid coronavirus pandemic
4 years, 7 months ago

MotoGP races in Britain, Australia cancelled amid coronavirus pandemic

India TV News  

The MotoGP races in Britain and Australia are the latest to be cancelled on the international motorcycle racing circuit because of the coronavirus pandemic. Organizers on Friday said COVID-19 pandemic “and resulting calendar changes have obliged the cancellation of both events.” The British Grand Prix had been scheduled for Aug. 28-30 at the Silverstone Circuit and the Australian Grand Prix …

MotoGP: British, Australian GPs cancelled due to coronavirus
4 years, 7 months ago

MotoGP: British, Australian GPs cancelled due to coronavirus

The Hindu  

The British and the Australian MotoGPs were both cancelled on Friday as the coronavirus continued to cut a swathe through international motorsport. The British race at Silverstone was scheduled for August 28-30, while the Australian Grand Prix at Phillip Island was due to take place from October 23-25. “We're saddened to have to announce the cancellation of these iconic events,” …

Dutch Grand Prix becomes latest Formula One race to be officially CANCELLED
4 years, 7 months ago

Dutch Grand Prix becomes latest Formula One race to be officially CANCELLED

Daily Mail  

The 2020 Dutch Grand Prix has been officially cancelled due to the coronavirus crisis, which has decimated the Formula One calendar. And it has now been confirmed that the Dutch Grand Prix, which was set to make its glorious return for the first time in 35 years, has been scrapped for the season. The Dutch Grand Prix was scheduled to …

Coronavirus: No F1 Dutch Grand Prix in 2020
4 years, 7 months ago

Coronavirus: No F1 Dutch Grand Prix in 2020

The Hindu  

The 2020 Formula One Dutch Grand Prix has been cancelled, it was confirmed on Thursday. A statement read: "Due to the worldwide spread of the coronavirus the Formula One Dutch Grand Prix has, as previously announced, been postponed. "The organisation of the Dutch Grand Prix, in consultation with Formula One Management, has had to conclude that it is no longer …

Coronavirus: Sixteen grands prix still possible, say MotoGP chiefs
4 years, 8 months ago

Coronavirus: Sixteen grands prix still possible, say MotoGP chiefs

The Hindu  

MotoGP organisers Dorna Sports are hopeful of seeing a calendar of up to 16 races in the 2020 season after plans for a Spanish double-header were confirmed. It has been proposed to the Spanish government that the Jerez circuit could host two races in July as the sport attempts to get back on track amid the coronavirus pandemic. Twenty grands …

MotoGP intend to start season in July with races in Spain's Jerez
4 years, 8 months ago

MotoGP intend to start season in July with races in Spain's Jerez

India TV News  

Spain's Jerez circuit is likely to host two MotoGP races in July to kickstart the sport after coronavirus pandemic wreaked havoc on the opening part of the season. Jerez city Mayor Mamen Sanchez stated they are looking to take up the offer of hosting back-to-back races in the city, which is expected to be a closed door affair. Last week, …

Coronavirus: MotoGP planning for two July races in Spain
4 years, 8 months ago

Coronavirus: MotoGP planning for two July races in Spain

The Hindu  

MotoGP has announced it will submit plans to stage two grands prix in Spain in July. To that end, the regional government of Andalusia, the city council of Jerez de la Frontera and Dorna Sports have agreed to submit a proposal to the Spanish government that would see two events held at the Circuito de Jerez-Angel Nieto. The races would …

MotoGP: Three more races called off, organisers aiming for late July start
4 years, 8 months ago

MotoGP: Three more races called off, organisers aiming for late July start

The Hindu  

The end of July is the target for the start of the MotoGP season after races in Germany, the Netherlands and Finland were cancelled due to the coronavirus pandemic. Carmelo Ezpeleta, chief executive of organisers and promoters Dorna Sports, said: "It is with great sadness that we announce the cancellation of these three important Grands Prix on the MotoGP calendar. …

Coronavirus: MotoGP races in Germany, Netherlands and Finland cancelled
4 years, 8 months ago

Coronavirus: MotoGP races in Germany, Netherlands and Finland cancelled

The Hindu  

The MotoGP races in Germany, the Netherlands and Finland in June and July have been cancelled, the International Motorcycling Federation and promoter Dorna Sports announced on Wednesday. “It is with great sadness that we announce the cancellation of these three important Grands Prix,” Dorna's CEO Carmelo Ezpeleta said in a statement. READ| “We very much look forward to returning to …

French Grand Prix the 10th F1 race to be called off
4 years, 8 months ago

French Grand Prix the 10th F1 race to be called off

The Independent  

Sign up to our free sport newsletter for all the latest news on everything from cycling to boxing Sign up to our free sport email for all the latest news Sign up to our free sport email for all the latest news SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. A statement …

Berlin Formula E Grand Prix postponed due to coronavirus pandemic
4 years, 8 months ago

Berlin Formula E Grand Prix postponed due to coronavirus pandemic

India TV News  

The Berlin Formula E Grand Prix, originally planned to be held on June 21, has been postponed due to coronavirus outbreak. "With strict containment measures continuing to be put in place globally by governments to limit the spread of the coronavirus pandemic, Formula E together with the FIA have jointly decided to extend the season suspension until at least the …

Coronavirus Outbreak: Belgian Grand Prix in doubt after mass events ban extended in country
4 years, 8 months ago

Coronavirus Outbreak: Belgian Grand Prix in doubt after mass events ban extended in country

Firstpost  

The fate of this year’s Belgian Formula One Grand Prix was thrown into doubt on Wednesday after the country extended a ban on mass gatherings until the end of August due to the COVID-19 pandemic. London: The fate of this year’s Belgian Formula One Grand Prix was thrown into doubt on Wednesday after the country extended a ban on mass …

Coronavirus Outbreak: Formula 1 mulls holding races behind closed doors once season starts, says motorsport managing director Ross Brawn
4 years, 9 months ago

Coronavirus Outbreak: Formula 1 mulls holding races behind closed doors once season starts, says motorsport managing director Ross Brawn

Firstpost  

Formula One is considering holding closed races without spectators, most likely at European circuits, once the season is able to start after being stalled by the new coronavirus pandemic. London: Formula One is considering holding closed races without spectators, most likely at European circuits, once the season is able to start after being stalled by the new coronavirus pandemic. Formula …

2020 Canadian F1 Grand Prix postponed due to coronavirus pandemic
4 years, 9 months ago

2020 Canadian F1 Grand Prix postponed due to coronavirus pandemic

India TV News  

The 2020 Canadian Grand Prix, which was scheduled for June 12-14, has been postponed due to the coronavirus outbreak. So far, nine races have been affected by the coronavirus outbreak, with the March 15 season-opening Australian Grand Prix cancelled along with May's showcase Monaco Grand Prix. The news follows the announcement that F1 are working with promoters on a revised …

Coronavirus: Canadian Grand Prix postponed, F1 shutdown continues
4 years, 9 months ago

Coronavirus: Canadian Grand Prix postponed, F1 shutdown continues

The Hindu  

The Canadian Grand Prix has become the ninth race of the Formula One 2020 season to be called off due to the coronavirus pandemic. Organisers confirmed in a statement on Tuesday that they were "saddened" to make the decision, with the date in Montreal having been earmarked as a possible opening race for an altered calendar this year. The 2020 …

MotoGP postpones Italian and Catalunya races
4 years, 9 months ago

MotoGP postpones Italian and Catalunya races

The Hindu  

MotoGP has confirmed the Italian and Catalunya Grands Prix are the latest to be postponed as a result of the coronavirus pandemic. MotoGP said it will release a revised schedule when the global situation becomes clearer. A statement from MotoGP read: "The FIM, IRTA and Dorna Sports regret to announce the postponement of the Gran Premio d'Italia Oakley and Gran …

Spanish Moto GP postponed due to COVID-19
4 years, 9 months ago

Spanish Moto GP postponed due to COVID-19

India TV News  

The Spanish Moto GP has been postponed due to the coronavirus pandemic. The number of coronavirus deaths in Spain has surpassed China, where the pandemic originated last December, to become the second worst-hit country in terms of fatalities after Italy. According to an update by the Washington-based John Hopkins University, Spain has recorded a total of 3,647 deaths, while the …

Moto GP: Spanish GP postponed due to coronavirus
4 years, 9 months ago

Moto GP: Spanish GP postponed due to coronavirus

The Hindu  

The Spanish Moto GP due to be staged on May 3 has become the latest sporting casualty of the coronavirus pandemic. “As the situation remains in a state of constant evolution, a new date for the Spanish GP cannot be confirmed until it becomes clearer when exactly it will be possible to hold the event,” a statement added. “A revised …

Coronavirus: F1 postpones three more races amid Covid-19 outbreak
4 years, 9 months ago

Coronavirus: F1 postpones three more races amid Covid-19 outbreak

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. A joint statement from F1 and the FIA read: …

Coronavirus: F1 - Dutch, Spanish and Monaco GP postponed
4 years, 9 months ago

Coronavirus: F1 - Dutch, Spanish and Monaco GP postponed

The Hindu  

The 2020 Formula One season will not begin until June after the FIA announced the postponement of the Dutch, Spanish and Monaco grands prix due to the coronavirus pandemic. READ | An FIA statement read: "In view of the continued global spread of COVID-19 and after ongoing discussions with Formula 1 and the three promoters, it has today been confirmed …

Australian Grand Prix canceled because coronavirus outbreak
4 years, 9 months ago

Australian Grand Prix canceled because coronavirus outbreak

CNN  

CNN — Two more Formula One races have been postponed after the Australian Grand Prix was canceled because of the continued spread of the novel coronavirus. “The safety of all members of the Formula 1 family and the wider community, as well as the fairness of the competition take priority.” Following the news from Melbourne, both the Bahrain GP and …

Coronavirus: MotoGP season delayed with Argentina GP moved
4 years, 9 months ago

Coronavirus: MotoGP season delayed with Argentina GP moved

The Hindu  

The start of the 2020 MotoGP season has been delayed again with the Argentinian Grand Prix rescheduled for November due to the coronavirus outbreak. READ | With grands prix in Thailand and the United States also pushed back amid concerns about the spread of COVID-19, the race in Buenos Aires was brought forward to April 19. However, MotoGP has confirmed …

MotoGP: Grand Prix of the Americas postponed due to coronavirus outbreak
4 years, 10 months ago

MotoGP: Grand Prix of the Americas postponed due to coronavirus outbreak

CNN  

CNN — MotoGP’s Grand Prix of the Americas race has been postponed due to the ongoing coronavirus outbreak. It’s the third race of the 2020 MotoGP season to be affected after the first two rounds in Qatar and Thailand were also impacted by the outbreak. Following the rescheduling of the Grand Prix of the Americas race, fans will have to …

Australian GP set to go ahead but coronavirus cases being monitored
4 years, 10 months ago

Australian GP set to go ahead but coronavirus cases being monitored

The Hindu  

Despite fears over the coronavirus, the CEO of the Australian Grand Prix corporation says it is "all systems go" for the opening race of the Formula One calendar at Albert Park next week. "The health and safety of everyone at the Formula 1 Rolex Australian Grand Prix 2020 is paramount. "We continue to closely monitor the situation in the lead-up …

Japanese Grand Prix qualifying pushed back to Sunday; race to go on
5 years, 2 months ago

Japanese Grand Prix qualifying pushed back to Sunday; race to go on

India TV News  

Organizers of the Formula One Japanese Grand Prix have canceled Saturday's qualifying session because of the powerful typhoon that is heading for Japan's main island this weekend. "As a result of the predicted impact of Typhoon Hagibis on the Formula One Japanese Grand Prix 2019, Mobilityland and the Japanese Automobile Federation have decided to cancel all activities scheduled to take …

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