F1 | Chinese Grand Prix cancelled again over pandemic
2 years 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 presented by the COVID-19 situation,” F1 said in a statement. “Formula 1 is assessing alternative options to replace the slot on the 2023 calendar and will provide an update on this in due course.” F1 extended its contract with the Chinese Grand Prix through to 2025 last year. China held last year's Winter Olympics in a so-called “bubble” environment with regular virus tests for participants but has hosted few other international sports events during the pandemic.

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Grid locked: Shanghai secures five-year F1 extension
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2 weeks, 2 days ago

Grid locked: Shanghai secures five-year F1 extension

China Daily  

F1's return to China this year, following a five-year hiatus, drew 200,000 fans to Shanghai International Circuit. CHINA DAILY Formula One announced a five-year extension with the Chinese Grand Prix on Friday, ensuring the presence of Shanghai International Circuit on the calendar until the 2030 season. The extension comes after F1's triumphant return to China in 2024 following a five-year …

Grid locked: Shanghai secures five-year F1 extension
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2 weeks, 2 days ago

Grid locked: Shanghai secures five-year F1 extension

China Daily  

F1's return to China this year, following a five-year hiatus, drew 200,000 fans to Shanghai International Circuit. CHINA DAILY Formula One announced a five-year extension with the Chinese Grand Prix on Friday, ensuring the presence of Shanghai International Circuit on the calendar until the 2030 season. The extension comes after F1's triumphant return to China in 2024 following a five-year …

F1 signs new contract with Chinese Grand Prix
2 weeks, 4 days ago

F1 signs new contract with Chinese Grand Prix

The Independent  

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Chinese GP to stay on the F1 calendar until at least 2030
2 weeks, 5 days ago

Chinese GP to stay on the F1 calendar until at least 2030

The Hindu  

Formula 1 on Friday announced a five-year extension with the Chinese Grand Prix that will see the Shanghai International Circuit remain on the calendar through the 2030 season. The extension follows Formula 1’s successful return to China in 2024 after a five-year absence, where 200,000 fans attended the race to see Max Verstappen take victory in both the Sprint and …

Chinese Grand Prix to stay in F1 until at least 2030 as Zhou Guanyu leaves the grid
2 weeks, 5 days ago

Chinese Grand Prix to stay in F1 until at least 2030 as Zhou Guanyu leaves the grid

Associated Press  

ABU DHABI, United Arab Emirates — The Chinese Grand Prix will stay on the Formula 1 calendar until at least 2030 in a contract extension announced Friday. The deal was struck even though F1’s first Chinese driver, Zhou Guanyu, is without a race seat next year. F1’s previous contract to race at the Shanghai International Circuit, signed in 2021, had …

F1 Canadian Grand Prix: Formula One to move Montreal GP slot on calendar to cut travel
1 month, 1 week ago

F1 Canadian Grand Prix: Formula One to move Montreal GP slot on calendar to cut travel

The Hindu  

Formula 1 will move the Canadian Grand Prix to a new slot in May from the 2026 season in an effort to cut down on travel and its environmental impact. This year’s Canadian Grand Prix was on June 9, sandwiched between races in Monaco and Spain, and next year it’s scheduled for June 15, between races in Spain and Austria. …

F1 to move Canadian Grand Prix slot on calendar in drive to cut travel
1 month, 1 week ago

F1 to move Canadian Grand Prix slot on calendar in drive to cut travel

Associated Press  

LONDON — Formula 1 will move the Canadian Grand Prix to a new slot in May from 2026 in an effort to cut down on travel and its environmental impact. This year’s Canadian Grand Prix was on June 9, sandwiched between races in Monaco and Spain, and next year it’s scheduled for June 15, between races in Spain and Austria. …

Zhou wants to inspire a new generation of hometown heroes
8 months ago

Zhou wants to inspire a new generation of hometown heroes

China Daily  

Chinese F1 driver Zhou Guanyu waves to fans in Shanghai. SHANGHAI — Competing in the 2024 Formula One Chinese Grand Prix at the Shanghai International Circuit, which marked his inaugural home appearance as China's first F1 race driver, Zhou Guanyu could not hide his joy and pride. "I'm a Shanghai boy, driven by an ambition to showcase the evolution of …

Zhou wants to inspire a new generation of hometown heroes
8 months ago

Zhou wants to inspire a new generation of hometown heroes

China Daily  

Chinese F1 driver Zhou Guanyu waves to fans in Shanghai. SHANGHAI — Competing in the 2024 Formula One Chinese Grand Prix at the Shanghai International Circuit, which marked his inaugural home appearance as China's first F1 race driver, Zhou Guanyu could not hide his joy and pride. "I'm a Shanghai boy, driven by an ambition to showcase the evolution of …

Formula 1 Grand Prix makes roaring comeback
8 months ago

Formula 1 Grand Prix makes roaring comeback

China Daily  

Racers prepare to leave the grid for the formation lap before the Formula One Chinese Grand Prix at the Shanghai International Circuit on Sunday. CLIVE MASON/FORMULA 1/GETTY IMAGES The deafening roar of engines and the thunderous applause from packed stands at the Shanghai International Circuit bore testimony to how warmly the Formula 1 Chinese Grand Prix was welcomed over the …

Formula 1 Grand Prix makes roaring comeback
8 months ago

Formula 1 Grand Prix makes roaring comeback

China Daily  

Racers prepare to leave the grid for the formation lap before the Formula One Chinese Grand Prix at the Shanghai International Circuit on Sunday. CLIVE MASON/FORMULA 1/GETTY IMAGES The deafening roar of engines and the thunderous applause from packed stands at the Shanghai International Circuit bore testimony to how warmly the Formula 1 Chinese Grand Prix was welcomed over the …

Shanghai welcomes return of Formula 1
8 months ago

Shanghai welcomes return of Formula 1

China Daily  

Zhou Guanyu, China's first F1 driver, takes part in sprint qualifying at the Formula 1 Chinese Grand Prix which kicked off in Shanghai on Friday. WEI XIAOHAO/CHINA DAILY With the world's fastest formula racing cars, star drivers and tens of thousands of racing enthusiasts all gathering at the Shanghai International Circuit over the weekend, the Formula 1 Chinese Grand Prix …

Shanghai welcomes return of Formula 1
8 months ago

Shanghai welcomes return of Formula 1

China Daily  

Zhou Guanyu, China's first F1 driver, takes part in sprint qualifying at the Formula 1 Chinese Grand Prix which kicked off in Shanghai on Friday. WEI XIAOHAO/CHINA DAILY With the world's fastest formula racing cars, star drivers and tens of thousands of racing enthusiasts all gathering at the Shanghai International Circuit over the weekend, the Formula 1 Chinese Grand Prix …

F1 'ten years' away from more Chinese drivers, says Zhou
8 months ago

F1 'ten years' away from more Chinese drivers, says Zhou

China Daily  

A fan poses with a photo of Zhou Guanyu outside the Shanghai International Circuit in Shanghai on Friday. SHANGHAI -- Formula One driver Zhou Guanyu has cast doubt on whether any other Chinese drivers will make it into the sport over the next decade. However, with no Chinese drivers competing in the F2 or F3 feeder series, there appears to …

F1: Chinese Grand Prix Returns After Five-Year Hiatus, Drivers Share Concerns
8 months, 1 week ago

F1: Chinese Grand Prix Returns After Five-Year Hiatus, Drivers Share Concerns

News 18  

Formula One returns to China for the first time in five years this week with a packed programme including a Saturday sprint race, but not everyone is happy with the Shanghai schedule. China’s closed borders during the pandemic meant the Shanghai International Circuit has not hosted a grand prix since April 2019, when the race was won by Lewis Hamilton …

F1 set for Saturday start and record 24 races in 2024
1 year, 5 months ago

F1 set for Saturday start and record 24 races in 2024

The Hindu  

Formula One will have a record 24 grands prix in 2024 with China returning to the calendar after five years out and the season starting with races on successive Saturdays in Bahrain and Saudi Arabia to accommodate Ramadan. The Japanese Grand Prix at Suzuka moves from September to an April 7 slot on the calendar published on Wednesday, with Australia’s …

Formula One: Australian Grand Prix Extended to 2037
2 years ago

Formula One: Australian Grand Prix Extended to 2037

News 18  

The Australian Grand Prix will run till at least 2037 after the Victoria State Government announced on Thursday they secured a two year extension to the 10-year deal they struck earlier this year. FIFA World Cup 2022 Points Table | FIFA World Cup 2022 Schedule | FIFA World Cup 2022 Results | FIFA World Cup 2022 Golden Boot After a …

Formula One: 2023 Chinese Grand Prix Cancelled Due to 'Covid-19 Situation'
2 years ago

Formula One: 2023 Chinese Grand Prix Cancelled Due to 'Covid-19 Situation'

News 18  

Formula One chiefs cancelled the China Grand Prix for a fourth straight year on Friday, citing continuing problems related to the Covid-19 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 presented by the COVID-19 situation,” read a statement on their …

2023 China Formula One Grand Prix cancelled due to country’s ‘ongoing difficulties’ with Covid
2 years ago

2023 China Formula One Grand Prix cancelled due to country’s ‘ongoing difficulties’ with Covid

The Hindu  

The 2023 China Grand Prix has been cancelled, Formula One announced on Friday, because of “ongoing difficulties” with Covid. “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 presented by the COVID-19 situation,” read a statement on their website. “Formula 1 is …

Zhou hopes China GP will happen in 2023 despite COVID-19
2 years, 1 month ago

Zhou hopes China GP will happen in 2023 despite COVID-19

The Hindu  

China’s only Formula One driver Guanyu Zhou said on Thursday there was still a good chance of his home Grand Prix happening in 2023 despite strict measures to curb COVID-19. His remarks came after Formula One chief executive Stefano Domenicali said the race remained in doubt due to tighter curbs in Chinese cities to prevent further transmission of the coronavirus. …

Formula One provisionally adds Las Vegas race, as 2023 calendar grows to 24 races
2 years, 3 months ago

Formula One provisionally adds Las Vegas race, as 2023 calendar grows to 24 races

Firstpost  

The Las Vegas race is subject to “homologation”, or official approval of the circuit by FIA, the motor sports governing body. Paris: Formula One provisionally added a first race in Las Vegas to the 2023 schedule announced on Tuesday, taking the total to a record 24, The season will start in Bahrain on 5 March and finish in Abu Dhabi, …

Formula 1 in 2023: Record 24-race calendar revealed as Las Vegas debuts and China returns
2 years, 3 months ago

Formula 1 in 2023: Record 24-race calendar revealed as Las Vegas debuts and China returns

The Hindu  

Formula One will have a record 24 races in 2023 with the showcase Monaco Grand Prix retained after some uncertainty about its future. The governing FIA announced approval of the calendar on Tuesday, with a Las Vegas night race set to make its debut as the penultimate round in November and the third grand prix in the United States. Introducing …

Formula One will NOT replace the axed Russian Grand Prix
2 years, 7 months ago

Formula One will NOT replace the axed Russian Grand Prix

Daily Mail  

Formula One has decided it will not replace the axed Russian Grand Prix in its race schedule this season. Formula One will not be replacing the axed Russian Grand Prix in this season's schedule Bernie Ecclestone struck a deal with Vladimir Putin to add the Russian GP to the list in 2014 F1 SCHEDULE 2022 Barcelona - May 20-22 Monaco …

Asian Games Postponed Until Further Announcement Amid COVID Surge In China: Report
2 years, 7 months ago

Asian Games Postponed Until Further Announcement Amid COVID Surge In China: Report

ABP News  

New Delhi: The 2022 Asian Games scheduled to be held in China has been postponed, reported news agency AFP, citing Chinese media. #UPDATE The Asian Games due to take place in Hangzhou in September have been postponed until an unspecified date, Chinese state media report, citing the Olympic Council of Asia. No reason was given for the delay but the …

Hangzhou Asian Games postponed until 2023 due to Covid-19 crisis
2 years, 7 months ago

Hangzhou Asian Games postponed until 2023 due to Covid-19 crisis

India Today  

The Asian Games 2022, which were scheduled to be held in September in the Chinese city of Hangzhou, has been postponed until 2023 due to Covid-19 pandemic. "Following detailed discussions with the Chinese Olympic Committee and the Hangzhou Asian Games Organising Committee, the OCA Executive Board today decided to postpone the 19th Asian Games, which were scheduled to be held …

Call on India's Asian Games participation after feedback from host nation China amid Covid crisis: Anurag Thakur
2 years, 7 months ago

Call on India's Asian Games participation after feedback from host nation China amid Covid crisis: Anurag Thakur

India Today  

India's Sports Minister Anurag Thakur on Saturday said a final call on India's Asian Games participation will be taken after understanding how well hosts China are prepared to stage the continental event. The Asian Games are all set to be held in Hangzhou from September 10 to 25 but speculation is rife that the Games are set to be postponed …

Olympic Council hopeful Asian Games will go ahead despite China’s Covid lockdown
2 years, 8 months ago

Olympic Council hopeful Asian Games will go ahead despite China’s Covid lockdown

The Independent  

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Olympic Council of Asia Confident Asian Games Will Go Ahead in September: Official
2 years, 8 months ago

Olympic Council of Asia Confident Asian Games Will Go Ahead in September: Official

News 18  

The Olympic Council of Asia has requested an update from Beijing on the COVID-19 situation in China but remains confident the Asian Games will go ahead in Hangzhou in September, a senior official at the body told Reuters on Monday. The 19th edition of the multi-sports Games, second in size only to the Summer Olympics, is scheduled to take place …

Beijing Winter Olympics 2022: Olympic chiefs urge participants to be 'extra vigilant'
2 years, 11 months ago

Beijing Winter Olympics 2022: Olympic chiefs urge participants to be 'extra vigilant'

Firstpost  

As at the Tokyo Summer Olympics, postponed by a year to 2021, the IOC will bid to reach a balance between health and safety and sporting fairness. Lausanne, Switzerland: Olympic chiefs on Wednesday urged all participants at next month’s Winter Games in Beijing to be “extra vigilant” as Covid-19 infections hit unprecedented case levels in several countries. Everything is on …

China absent from record 23-race 2022 Formula One calendar
3 years, 2 months ago

China absent from record 23-race 2022 Formula One calendar

The Hindu  

Formula One will have a record 23 races next season but the Chinese Grand Prix has been dropped for the third year in a row due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The 2022 season marks the start of a new era, with major rule changes, and opens at Bahrain's Sakhir circuit on March 20. "We are excited to announce the 2022 …

Chinese GP set to be absent from F1 calendar for third year
3 years, 2 months ago

Chinese GP set to be absent from F1 calendar for third year

The Hindu  

Formula One will publish a record 23-race 2022 calendar on Friday but the Chinese Grand Prix in Shanghai is set to be absent for the third year in a row. Formula One sees China as a key growth market but the race, usually in April, was cancelled in 2020 and this year due to the COVID-19 pandemic and travel restrictions. …

Asian Youth Games in China postponed to 2022 due to COVID
3 years, 3 months ago

Asian Youth Games in China postponed to 2022 due to COVID

The Hindu  

The Asian Youth Games, organised by the Olympic Council of Asia, have been postponed to December 2022 due to the COVID-19 pandemic, local authorities said on Wednesday. The statement did not offer details on the reasons behind the delay, but said the decision came after in-depth discussions among the Olympic Council of Asia, the Chinese Olympic Committee and a local …

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

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 …

Australian Grand Prix Formula 1 race cancelled in November
3 years, 5 months ago

Australian Grand Prix Formula 1 race cancelled in November

India TV News  

The Australian Grand Prix has been canceled after local organizers and Formula One couldn't come up with a compromise over Australia's strict travel and quarantine issues relating to the COVID-19 pandemic. “It’s very disappointing that these much-loved events can’t proceed but this is the reality of the pandemic, but until we get much higher vaccination rates we cannot return to …

F1: Singapore GP cancelled due to COVID-19
3 years, 6 months ago

F1: Singapore GP cancelled due to COVID-19

India TV News  

Formula One on Friday canceled the Singapore Grand Prix for the second year in a row because of the coronavirus pandemic. Organizers said they would not be able to deliver "a full event experience fans have come to expect over the years, while safeguarding the health and safety of our fans, contractors, volunteers and staff.” “We understand that our fans …

F1 expects Mexico, U.S. to go ahead despite Canada cancellation
3 years, 7 months ago

F1 expects Mexico, U.S. to go ahead despite Canada cancellation

The Hindu  

Formula One expects the Mexican and U.S. Grands Prix to go ahead this year despite the cancellation of Canada's race due to the COVID-19 pandemic. "Following the specific news regarding Canada, Formula One wants to be very clear that there is no change to the races in Mexico and the U.S. later this season and expect them to go ahead," …

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 …

No fans allowed at Azerbaijan F1 Grand Prix amid coronavirus concerns
3 years, 9 months ago

No fans allowed at Azerbaijan F1 Grand Prix amid coronavirus concerns

India TV News  

No fans will be allowed at the Azerbaijan Formula One Grand Prix on June 6 because of ongoing coronavirus concerns, organizers said Friday. The Baku City Circuit which organizes the race said the decision not to allow fans “comes after extensive deliberation” with the Azerbaijan government, F1 and motorsport's governing body, the FIA. “Every opportunity has been explored to find …

Formula 1 2021: Australian GP set to be postponed amid growing Covid-19 concerns
3 years, 11 months ago

Formula 1 2021: Australian GP set to be postponed amid growing Covid-19 concerns

The Hindu  

Australian Grand Prix organisers and officials are discussing the schedule for the race with Formula One management, a government spokesman said on Tuesday, amid speculation the season-opener will be postponed due to the COVID-19 pandemic. "Discussions between the Australian Grand Prix Corporation, the government and Formula One management about the Formula One calendar for 2021 are ongoing," a Victoria state …

Formula 1 2020: Vietnam says no Formula 1 race this year in Hanoi, silent on next year – Firstpost
4 years, 2 months ago

Formula 1 2020: Vietnam says no Formula 1 race this year in Hanoi, silent on next year – Firstpost

Firstpost  

Planned for early April, the Grand Prix in Hanoi was set to be the third race of the season and the first ever held in the communist nation. Hanoi: Vietnam’s 2020 Formula One Grand Prix has been cancelled, organisers said on Friday, but there was no word on whether the race would take place next year. “This was a very …

Vietnam cancels 2020 F1 race due to COVID-19 pandemic - Sports News - Sportstar
4 years, 2 months ago

Vietnam cancels 2020 F1 race due to COVID-19 pandemic - Sports News - Sportstar

The Hindu  

Vietnam’s first Formula One Grand Prix has been officially cancelled due to the COVID-19 pandemic, organisers said on Friday. “This has been an extremely difficult but necessary decision to reach in view of the continued uncertainty caused by the global coronavirus pandemic,” Vietnam Grand Prix Corp said in an emailed statement, adding that it would refund all tickets sold. The …

Formula One adds four more races to 2020 calendar, 'limited number of fans' to be allowed
4 years, 4 months ago

Formula One adds four more races to 2020 calendar, 'limited number of fans' to be allowed

India TV News  

Formula One added four more races to this year's calendar on Tuesday and said “a limited number of fans” will be able to attend some of the remaining events in the pandemic-disrupted season. Races in Turkey, Abu Dhabi and two in Bahrain will take place in November and December, completing the heavily reshaped calendar. After the Turkish Grand Prix on …

Turkey back on the F1 calendar as Chinese GP is axed
4 years, 4 months ago

Turkey back on the F1 calendar as Chinese GP is axed

The Hindu  

Formula One fleshed out its 2020 calendar to 17 races on Tuesday, with the Chinese Grand Prix cancelled due to the COVID-19 pandemic but Turkey back on for the first time since 2011 and Bahrain handed two rounds. The sport said in a statement that Turkey's Istanbul Park circuit would host a race on Nov. 15 before a Bahrain double …

Figure Skating: ISU Grand Prix Series to Go Ahead, Events Targeted at Domestic Skaters
4 years, 4 months ago

Figure Skating: ISU Grand Prix Series to Go Ahead, Events Targeted at Domestic Skaters

News 18  

Figure skating’s Grand Prix Series will take place as scheduled in October and November, but will be run as events targeted at domestic skaters to limit travel amid the COVID-19 pandemic, the International Skating Union announced on Tuesday. The Grand Prix Series, held every year since 1995, is a six-fixture event that qualifies the top six skaters and teams in …

Cancellation of 2021 Tokyo Olympics Could Have Knock-on Effect on 2022 Beijing Winter Games: IOC Member Dick Pound
4 years, 5 months ago

Cancellation of 2021 Tokyo Olympics Could Have Knock-on Effect on 2022 Beijing Winter Games: IOC Member Dick Pound

News 18  

If the postponed Tokyo Olympics do not go ahead next year due to COVID-19 then the 2022 Beijing Winter Games will likely also fall victim to the pandemic, said long-time International Olympic Committee member Dick Pound. The Beijing Winter Olympics are scheduled for 4 to 20 February, 2022, just six months after the Tokyo Summer Games, which are now set …

Asian Beach Games in China postponed due to COVID-19
4 years, 5 months ago

Asian Beach Games in China postponed due to COVID-19

The Hindu  

The Olympic Council of Asia is considering new dates for this year's Asian Beach Games in Sanya, China, the OCA said on Saturday, following China's decision to cancel all international sports in the country following the COVID-19 crisis. The sixth edition of the Games was scheduled from November 28-December 6 but China's General Administration of Sport said on Friday the …

China offered two F1 races this year, claims official
4 years, 6 months ago

China offered two F1 races this year, claims official

The Hindu  

China has been invited to host two Formula One races in Shanghai this season but no decision has been reached over whether to accept the offer, the head of the Shanghai Sports Bureau has told local media. Formula One Management still hope to run 15-18 races this year and have announced a revised and shortened provisional European schedule set to …

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