THE Monaco, Spanish and Dutch Formula One Grands Prix have been postponed, with the season now in chaos due to the coronavirus pandemic.
Having already axed races in Australia, China, Bahrain and Vietnam, the FIA have confirmed that the season will definitely not commence until the end of May at the very earliest.
The Dutch Grand Prix is among those to have been axedCredit: EPA
An official 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 that the Formula 1 Dutch Grand Prix 2020, Formula 1 Spanish Grand Prix 2020 and Formula 1 Monaco Grand Prix 2020 will be postponed.
“Due to the ongoing and fluid nature of the COVID-19 situation globally, the FIA, Formula 1 and the three promoters have taken these decisions in order to ensure the health and safety of the travelling staff, championship participants and fans, which remains our primary concern.
“The FIA and Formula 1 continue to work closely with affected promoters and local authorities to monitor the situation and take the appropriate amount of time to study the viability of potential alternative dates for each Grand Prix later in the year should the situation improve.
“The FIA and Formula 1 expect to begin the 2020 Championship season as soon as it is safe to do so after May and will continue to regularly monitor the ongoing COVID-19 situation.”
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Source: Motorsport - thesun.co.uk
