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 Premi Monster Energy de Catalunya, which were set to be held at the Autodromo del Mugello from the 29th to the 31st of May and at the Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya from the 5th to the 7th of June, respectively. "As the situation remains in a state of constant evolution, new dates for these Grands Prix, as well as the recently-postponed French and Spanish GPs, cannot be confirmed until it becomes clearer when exactly it will be possible to hold the events.

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MotoGP cancels Argentina round due to economic crisis
11 months, 1 week ago

MotoGP cancels Argentina round due to economic crisis

The Hindu  

MotoGP’s Argentina Grand Prix has been cancelled due to circumstances in the country, series organisers said on Wednesday. “Due to the current circumstances in Argentina, the promoter of the event has communicated that it is currently unable to guarantee the services required for the Grand Prix to take place in 2024 at MotoGP standards,” a statement said. MotoGP hopes to …

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 …

F1 | Chinese Grand Prix cancelled again over pandemic
2 years, 1 month ago

F1 | Chinese Grand Prix cancelled again over pandemic

The Hindu  

Formula One confirmed Friday that the Chinese Grand Prix will not take place in 2023, making it the fourth year in a row the race has been canceled because of the coronavirus pandemic. “Formula 1 can confirm, following dialogue with the promoter and relevant authorities, that the 2023 Chinese Grand Prix will not take place due to the ongoing difficulties …

Formula 1 warned against calendar changes after Moto GP issues
2 years, 8 months ago

Formula 1 warned against calendar changes after Moto GP issues

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. Read our privacy policy Frederic Vasseur has warned Formula …

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 …

Formula One Season Reduced to 22 Races; Qatar Set to Feature on Revised Calendar
3 years, 4 months ago

Formula One Season Reduced to 22 Races; Qatar Set to Feature on Revised Calendar

News 18  

Formula One published a revised calendar for the remainder of the 2021 season on Saturday with the number of races dropping from a record 23 to 22, due to the COVID-19 pandemic and a number of existing events shifting to new dates. While Formula One did not mention Qatar on the list, an announcement is expected soon and the event …

F1 set to host inaugural Grand Prix in Qatar with latest calendar shake-up
3 years, 4 months ago

F1 set to host inaugural Grand Prix in Qatar with latest calendar shake-up

The Hindu  

Formula One published a revised calendar for the remainder of the season on Saturday with the number of races dropping from a record 23 to 22 due to the COVID-19 pandemic and Qatar expected to debut. Three races were given new dates, and one weekend in late November was left subject to confirmation, with Qatar likely to fill it with …

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 …

Catalan government gives go-ahead for 2021 Spanish GP - F1 News
4 years ago

Catalan government gives go-ahead for 2021 Spanish GP - F1 News

The Hindu  

The government of Catalonia has given the go-ahead for Spanish Grand Prix organisers to agree a contract extension with Formula One for 2021. The May 9 race at Barcelona's Circuit de Catalunya is listed as subject to contract on the sport's record 23-round provisional calendar. The circuit agreed last year an extension to cover this year's race, which was held …

Czech Grand Prix uncertain on 2021 Moto GP calendar
4 years, 2 months ago

Czech Grand Prix uncertain on 2021 Moto GP calendar

The Hindu  

The Czech Grand Prix was left off MotoGP's 2021 draft calendar on Friday pending mandatory safety work, with three reserve races listed to fill any gaps after COVID-19 ravaged this season's schedule. “Brno has been on the calendar a long time and it's an important Grand Prix, but it's also important that the safety issues, especially resurfacing, is compulsory. Portugal's …

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 season to start on July 19 in Spain
4 years, 6 months ago

MotoGP season to start on July 19 in Spain

The Hindu  

The 2020 MotoGP season will start on Friday, July 19, with two back-to-back races scheduled at the Circuito de Jerez in Spain, following the coronavirus shutdown, it was announced on Thursday. However, there could be a maximum of 17 rounds taking place with four races potentially on the cards outside of Europe between November 22 and December 13. "The Red …

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 …

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. …

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 …

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 …

Coronavirus Outbreak: Formula 1 CEO Chase Carey says they hope to start delayed season with Austrian Grand Prix in July
4 years, 8 months ago

Coronavirus Outbreak: Formula 1 CEO Chase Carey says they hope to start delayed season with Austrian Grand Prix in July

Firstpost  

Formula One hopes to start its delayed 2020 season in Austria in July without spectators before ending in Abu Dhabi in December after races in Asia and the Americas, chairman and CEO Chase Carey said. London: Formula One hopes to start its delayed 2020 season in Austria in July without spectators before ending in Abu Dhabi in December after races …

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 …

Coronavirus: British GP's dates to be decided by end of April
4 years, 9 months ago

Coronavirus: British GP's dates to be decided by end of April

The Hindu  

Formula One and Silverstone chiefs say they have until the end of April to decide if the British Grand Prix will go ahead in July. The Canadian Grand Prix is the next scheduled race, in mid-June, with the British Grand Prix due to take place just over a month later. READ | “Silverstone and Formula 1 remain in close dialogue …

Coronavirus: Ricciardo hopes for July start to delayed F1 season
4 years, 9 months ago

Coronavirus: Ricciardo hopes for July start to delayed F1 season

The Hindu  

Daniel Ricciardo admits there is still huge uncertainty over the 2020 Formula One season but hopes to be racing again by July. F1 organisers hope to stage at least a revised season of 15 to 18 races, which could finish as late as January 2021, as Ferrari team principal Mattia Binotto suggested at the weekend. READ | However, it appears …

F1 World Championship could finish in January: Ferrari boss
4 years, 9 months ago

F1 World Championship could finish in January: Ferrari boss

India TV News  

As Formula 1 seeks to salvage the 2020 season affected severely by the coronavirus pandemic, the world championship could be extended into January next year, says Ferrari boss Mattia Binotto. Carey said in a statement last week that he "fully expected the season to start at some point this summer, with a revised calendar of between 15-18 races". Formula 1 …

Coronavirus: F1 teams open to two-day GPs and season extension
4 years, 9 months ago

Coronavirus: F1 teams open to two-day GPs and season extension

The Hindu  

Formula One teams are discussing the prospect of holding two-day grands prix and extending the 2020 season until January 2021. Ferrari team principal Mattia Binotto thinks teams will be as flexible as possible to find a solution, including two-day race weekends with practice held on a Saturday. "We can also have two-day weekends, with free practice moved to Saturday morning, …

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 …

Moto GP grapples with problems of an interrupted season
4 years, 9 months ago

Moto GP grapples with problems of an interrupted season

The Hindu  

Moto GP, like other sports and other businesses, is scrambling to deal with the problems posed by the coronavirus pandemic. “Our aim,” said Dorna CEO Carmelo Ezpeleta, “is to maintain the Championship with the maximum number of races.” As things stand, the revised season will end with two gruelling blocks of three races in three weeks, with just one week …

Coronavirus impact: Formula 1 hopes to run shortened season of 15-18 races
4 years, 9 months ago

Coronavirus impact: Formula 1 hopes to run shortened season of 15-18 races

India TV News  

Formula 1 CEO Chase Carey has said that they are expecting to run a shortened season of 15-18 races once racing starts after the coronavirus pandemic, which has brought entire sporting calendar to a grinding halt. The original 2020 calendar had 22 races but the season is yet to start with the first eight postponed or cancelled and more likely …

Coronavirus: Formula One hoping for 15-18 races in 2020
4 years, 9 months ago

Coronavirus: Formula One hoping for 15-18 races in 2020

The Hindu  

The 2020 Formula One season could include between 15 and 18 races in a revised calendar that will likely run into December, according to Chase Carey. "We recognise there is significant potential for additional postponements in currently scheduled events, nonetheless we and our partners fully expect the season to start at some point this summer, with a revised calendar of …

COVID19: Moto GP legend Valentino Rossi cheers on Italians
4 years, 9 months ago

COVID19: Moto GP legend Valentino Rossi cheers on Italians

The Hindu  

Valentino Rossi is "cheering on" fellow Italians who have seen their communities turned into a "war zone" by the coronavirus and has not made a decision on his Moto GP future. With the season on hold due to the virus, the seven-time Moto GP champion has offered his support to those so badly affected. We must all hold on, waiting …

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 pandemic: Monaco Grand Prix among three more Formula 1 races postponed in wake of COVID-19 threat
4 years, 9 months ago

Coronavirus pandemic: Monaco Grand Prix among three more Formula 1 races postponed in wake of COVID-19 threat

Firstpost  

The Monaco Grand Prix was among three more Formula One races to be postponed on Thursday because of the coronavirus outbreak. Paris: The Monaco Grand Prix was among three more Formula One races to be postponed on Thursday because of the coronavirus outbreak. The first seven races of the season have now been postponed, with organizers saying they will only …

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 …

Coronavirus: Postponed F1 races could be held in August
4 years, 9 months ago

Coronavirus: Postponed F1 races could be held in August

The Hindu  

Ross Brawn said races could be staged during August as part of a reshuffle of the 2020 Formula One calendar. The season is scheduled to start on May 3 with the Dutch Grand Prix, after races in Australia, Bahrain, Vietnam and China were cancelled or postponed due to the coronavirus pandemic. Brawn, F1's managing director of motorsports, said the four-week …

Coronavirus in sport: Masters and Giro d'Italia postponed
4 years, 9 months ago

Coronavirus in sport: Masters and Giro d'Italia postponed

The Hindu  

The sporting calendar over the next few weeks looks extremely bare as events continue to be postponed or cancelled as a result of the threat of the coronavirus. Golf's first major, the Masters, will not take place on April 9 as initially scheduled, while the Giro d'Italia, the final Six Nations match between Wales and Scotland, and marathons in London …

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 …

Grand Prix of the Americas pushed to November due to coronavirus
4 years, 10 months ago

Grand Prix of the Americas pushed to November due to coronavirus

The Hindu  

The MotoGP Grand Prix of the Americas has been rescheduled for November due to the spread of coronavirus. Organisers said in a statement on Tuesday that the race will be moved from April 5 to November 15, with the Valencia Grand Prix to be held a week later. RELATED| The South By Southwest film festival, also due to be held …

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 …

MotoGP may go behind closed doors amid coronavirus outbreak
4 years, 10 months ago

MotoGP may go behind closed doors amid coronavirus outbreak

The Hindu  

MotoGP races could be held behind closed doors during this season as the coronavirus outbreak continues to force changes to the 2020 schedule. Speaking to the media, Dorna Sports CEO Carmelo Ezpeleta, whose company is the commercial rights holder for the sport, made clear the intention is to make sure races go ahead – even if that means stopping spectators …

Formula E’s Rome ePrix postponed due to coronavirus outbreak
4 years, 10 months ago

Formula E’s Rome ePrix postponed due to coronavirus outbreak

CNN  

CNN — Formula E’s Rome ePrix has been postponed due to the coronavirus outbreak, organizers confirmed Friday. “As a consequence of this and due to the ongoing health emergency in Italy, it is no longer possible to stage the Rome ePrix on April 4, 2020.” Talks to reschedule the Rome race will not start until the restrictions – imposed by …

MotoGP 2020: Season-opening Qatar, Thailand races called off after coronavirus outbreak forces restrictions on travel from Italy
4 years, 10 months ago

MotoGP 2020: Season-opening Qatar, Thailand races called off after coronavirus outbreak forces restrictions on travel from Italy

Firstpost  

The decision to postpone the event in the northeastern province of Buriram because of coronavirus came a day after this weekend’s season-opening race in Qatar was also cancelled due to travel curbs on participants from Italy and elsewhere London: The season-opening MotoGP races in Qatar and Thailand have been cancelled because of travel restrictions on passengers from Italy and elsewhere …

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