Image source: Official Weibo of F1 World Formula One Championship.
China News Service, April 27th, Beijing time, on the 27th, the World Formula One Grand Prix (F1) announced on its official website that due to the impact of the new coronary pneumonia epidemic, the F1 French Grand Prix was originally scheduled to be held from June 26 to 28. cancel.
The Managing Director of the French Grand Prix said: "In view of the evolution of the spread of the new crown virus, under the current French policy, the French Grand Prix cannot be held normally."
"The focus of the French Grand Prix has turned to the summer of 2021, with the aim of providing our audience with an unprecedented event."
Screenshot of F1 official website.
Chase Carey, Chairman and CEO of Formula One, added: "In this constantly evolving situation, we have been in close contact with French drivers, although it is the French Grand Prix that disappointed fans and the F1 racing world. It will not be held, but we fully support the French decision and hope to return to the Paul Ricard circuit soon. "
This is the third time this season that F1 has been cancelled after the Australian and Monaco races. At present, the first 10 F1 races of the season have been unable to proceed as scheduled. (Finish)