Coronavirus: Le Mans 24-hour race postponed until September
4 years, 9 months ago

Coronavirus: Le Mans 24-hour race postponed until September

The Hindu  

The 24 Hours of Le Mans has been postponed until September 19 and 20 due to the outbreak of coronavirus, the FIA confirmed on Wednesday. A statement published by the FIA read: "The organiser of the 24 Hours of Le Mans, the Automobile Club de l'Ouest, together with the FIA World Endurance Championship and the Federation Internationale de l'Automobile, have decided to postpone the 88th edition of the 24 Hours of Le Mans. IndyCar Long Beach Grand Prix cancelled Organisers of the IndyCar Grand Prix of Long Beach gave up on trying to reschedule the race later this year and cancelled the event Wednesday due to the coronavirus outbreak. “As a result, our attention will now be focused on planning the 46th Grand Prix of Long Beach on April 16-18, 2021.” US driver Alexander Rossi, the 2016 Indianapolis 500 winner and the Indy runner-up last year, must wait until next year to try and capture a third consecutive Long Beach crown. The next race remaining on the IndyCar Series schedule is the Grand Prix of Indianapolis on May 9 with the 104th Indianapolis 500 oval classic still set for May 24.

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24 Hours of Le Mans race postponed until August in anticipation of fans’ return
3 years, 10 months ago

24 Hours of Le Mans race postponed until August in anticipation of fans’ return

The Independent  

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Le Mans to Be Raced Behind Closed Doors Due to Coronavirus
4 years, 5 months ago

Le Mans to Be Raced Behind Closed Doors Due to Coronavirus

News 18  

One of the world's most celebrated car races, the 24 Hours of Le Mans will be contested behind closed doors this year due to the coronavirus pandemic, organisers announced on Monday. The annual endurance test attracted a massive 252,000 fans in 2019 and several movies have been made about the event including the cult 'Le Mans' starring Steve McQueen in …

Vietnamese Grand Prix could take place in November
4 years, 6 months ago

Vietnamese Grand Prix could take place in November

The Hindu  

Vietnam could host the country's first Formula One Grand Prix in late November, the ruling body of its capital city said on Monday, as the country approaches three months without domestic transmission of the coronavirus. The Vietnamese Grand Prix was initially due to take place in Hanoi on April 5 but was postponed because of the COVID-19 pandemic. Hopefully the …

Monaco planning on holding three motor races in span of five weeks in 2021 following postponement of F1 Grand Prix
4 years, 7 months ago

Monaco planning on holding three motor races in span of five weeks in 2021 following postponement of F1 Grand Prix

Firstpost  

The Automobile Club de Monaco said on Tuesday the biennial Historic Grand Prix would be held on 25 April, 2021, with an all-electric Formula E eprix on 8 May and then the return of Formula One on 23 May. Monaco plans to hold three motor races in the space of five weeks in 2021 after the principality had to cancel …

Coronavirus: F1 shutdown period extended again - another four weeks takes it to 63 days
4 years, 8 months ago

Coronavirus: F1 shutdown period extended again - another four weeks takes it to 63 days

The Hindu  

The mandatory shutdown period in Formula One has been extended by a further four weeks, the FIA announced on Tuesday. With the coronavirus pandemic leading to multiple races at the start of the season being postponed, the mid-season break was brought forward to March and April and extended to three weeks rather than two. With confirmed cases of COVID-19 continuing …

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 …

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 …

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: 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, …

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 …

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 moves summer break to March and April
4 years, 9 months ago

Coronavirus: F1 moves summer break to March and April

The Hindu  

Formula One will have no mid-season break in 2020 after teams voted to bring it forward to March and April in response to the coronavirus pandemic. READ | The mandatory shutdown period has now been moved forward and extended from two weeks to 21 days, opening up dates in August for rescheduling purposes. An FIA statement read: "In light of …

Coronavirus: NASCAR postpones season until May 9
4 years, 9 months ago

Coronavirus: NASCAR postpones season until May 9

The Hindu  

NASCAR has postponed its season until May due to the coronavirus pandemic. In its announcement on Monday, NASCAR said it planned to resume at the Blue-Emu Maximum Pain Relief 500 at Martinsville Speedway on May 9. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention on Sunday recommended that no gatherings of 50 people or more take place for eight weeks, while …

Coronavirus pandemic: McLaren employee who tested positive showing no symptoms, quarantined staff doing well
4 years, 9 months ago

Coronavirus pandemic: McLaren employee who tested positive showing no symptoms, quarantined staff doing well

Firstpost  

McLaren had already pulled out of the season-opening Australian Grand Prix as a result of the test before last weekend’s scheduled race was cancelled London: A McLaren Formula One employee who tested positive for the coronavirus in Australia is showing no signs of symptoms while 14 other staff in quarantine in Melbourne are doing well, the team said on Monday. …

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 …

Vietnam, Bahrain Grand Prix postponed due to coronavirus
4 years, 9 months ago

Vietnam, Bahrain Grand Prix postponed due to coronavirus

The Hindu  

The Vietnam Formula One Grand Prix scheduled for April 5 has been postponed due to the coronavirus pandemic, local organisers said Friday. “This was a very hard decision as 2020 is the first year Vietnam became official member among the 22 countries hosting the world's most professional and attractive motor race,” the Vietnam Grand Prix Company said in a statement. …

Australian Grand Prix cancelled amid coronavirus fears
4 years, 9 months ago

Australian Grand Prix cancelled amid coronavirus fears

India TV News  

The Australian Formula 1 Grand Prix has been officially cancelled on Friday after a member of the McLaren Racing team was tested positive for the COVID-19, prompting the team to pull out of the event. In an online statement, the Australian Grand Prix Corporation said that the Formula 1 had made the decision to suspend its activities at the event, …

NASCAR postpones next two races over coronavirus concerns; IndyCar suspends season
4 years, 9 months ago

NASCAR postpones next two races over coronavirus concerns; IndyCar suspends season

LA Times  

NASCAR and IndyCar both reversed course Friday and pulled the plug on racing this weekend, with IndyCar suspending its season through the end of April due to concerns over the COVID-19 pandemic. “After careful consideration, including regular communication with our event promoters, health officials, and the city administrations in our respective race markets regarding COVID-19, we have made the decision …

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 update: Formula One Grand Prix could be called off, Trump announces travel ban, Tom Hanks tests positive
4 years, 9 months ago

Coronavirus update: Formula One Grand Prix could be called off, Trump announces travel ban, Tom Hanks tests positive

ABC  

Formula One's season-opening event, the Australian Grand Prix in Melbourne, is set to be cancelled, according to multiple reports. Thursday's key moments Grand Prix in Melbourne to be called off Formula One's season-opening Australian Grand Prix is set to be called off due to the coronavirus outbreak, multiple reports said on Friday. "We have identified 1,075 new confirmed cases of …

Long Beach Grand Prix to take place in April as planned despite coronavirus fears
4 years, 10 months ago

Long Beach Grand Prix to take place in April as planned despite coronavirus fears

LA Times  

IndyCar driver Alexander Rossi races on the streets of Long Beach during the 2019 Acura Grand Prix. The Long Beach Grand Prix, which last year drew 187,000 people over its three days of motor racing and other entertainment, remains set to occur as planned next month despite the coronavirus outbreak, organizers said Wednesday. of Long Beach, which runs the Long …

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 …

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 …

McLaren taking coronavirus precautions at Barcelona F1 test
4 years, 10 months ago

McLaren taking coronavirus precautions at Barcelona F1 test

The Hindu  

Formula One team McLaren revealed on Wednesday that they are taking measures to counter the threat of the deadly coronavirus, including banning entry to their motorhome at winter testing to anyone who has travelled from China. The announcement was made after a Chinese journalist, who had journeyed to Barcelona from Shanghai, was refused entry to the team’s hospitality suite in …

Coronavirus fears force the postponement of the F1 Grand Prix in China in April
4 years, 10 months ago

Coronavirus fears force the postponement of the F1 Grand Prix in China in April

ABC  

Formula One organisers have postponed the Chinese Grand Prix that was due to be staged in Shanghai in April, the latest sporting event affected by the fast-spreading coronavirus infection in the country. Key points: The fourth round of the 2020 Formula One season will not go ahead after the postponement of the Chinese Grand Prix Logistics and the movement of …

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