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The Chinese Formula E race scheduled for March 21st has been postponed, the Formula 1 race (about a month later) remains under review. https://www.autosport.com/fe/news/148101/fe-postpones-sanya-race-over-coronavirus-outbreak
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I think people are vastly overestimating the severity of this outbreak due to China having a highly publicised robust reaction to it. From what I've heard it only has a 2% mortality rate and that's mostly elderly patients. It's tragic and people are understandably worried but in reality this is nothing compared to the flu outbreaks that occur all around the world every year.
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Discussion of that really belongs in the appropriate thread but as various team bosses have pointed out it's the travel that's the problem. Restrictions will remain in place for the forseeable future which means that teams simply will not be able to travel to China.
What is good news is that Ross Brawn has suggested they'll re-schedule the race for later this year if possible. That could be a logistical/engineering nightmare for the teams that have already planned evolutions for the year's calendar, but is better than having no race... presuming they can find a slot in the busy calendar.
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The Chinese GP is set to be called off, and it is unlikely to be rescheduled.
The inaugural Vietnam GP is also at risk.
https://www.theguardian.com/sport/2...-due-to-coronavirus-with-vietnam-race-at-risk
The trouble may well be that, in order to comply with possible travel restrictions for early races, the entire first section of the season may not be possible - and with one or more races set to be cancelled already, it raises the question of how the season might progress... the outbreak may be contained or over by the time the US GP is scheduled to take place, for example, but there won't be much point in a US GP if there has only been a handful of races prior to it.
At this moment in time, the F1 2020 season really does hang in the balance, and it could well depend on how well host nations are able to contain the spread of the virus.
Hopefully the most likely scenario is that most countries involved in the F1 season will not have significant outbreaks, and travel restrictions between host nations will not be significant - but, if there is a serious outbreak in the UK, which is entirely possible, then it would likely be game over for F1 this year.
The inaugural Vietnam GP is also at risk.
https://www.theguardian.com/sport/2...-due-to-coronavirus-with-vietnam-race-at-risk
It is likely to affect different countries in different ways... if some countries fail to contain it while others are able to at least slow the spread of it (which I think is a likely scenario, at least at some point in time anyway), then the entire F1 season could be at risk.
The trouble may well be that, in order to comply with possible travel restrictions for early races, the entire first section of the season may not be possible - and with one or more races set to be cancelled already, it raises the question of how the season might progress... the outbreak may be contained or over by the time the US GP is scheduled to take place, for example, but there won't be much point in a US GP if there has only been a handful of races prior to it.
At this moment in time, the F1 2020 season really does hang in the balance, and it could well depend on how well host nations are able to contain the spread of the virus.
Hopefully the most likely scenario is that most countries involved in the F1 season will not have significant outbreaks, and travel restrictions between host nations will not be significant - but, if there is a serious outbreak in the UK, which is entirely possible, then it would likely be game over for F1 this year.
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Yesterday on Dutch TV both Jan Lammers and TIm Coronel said that this week the FIA would make a decision with regards to China GP. The 'rumor' was that it could be swapped with another late 2020 season GP? E.g. Abu Dhabi. We'll see what they decide
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As most of the teams are based here in the UK, we could just have a season of races at Silverstone, Brands Hatch, Croft, Oulton Park, Snetterton, Thruxton and Knockhill. It'd be hilarious.
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https://www.formula1.com/en/latest/...onavirus-outbreak.3g2y5Ngyrk1MbNxQB9hj4s.html
It's officially off now.
So that's a 4 week gap between Vietnam and Netherlands now, unless they can somehow convince another race to move forwards at such short notice.
It's officially off now.
So that's a 4 week gap between Vietnam and Netherlands now, unless they can somehow convince another race to move forwards at such short notice.
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A straight swap with Abu Dhabi would probably be the most sensible course of action if they didn't want the 4 week gap, but that'd be contingent on Abu Dhabi accepting such a move (they wouldn't).
My expectation is simply that the race wont go ahead. Whether other races are affected remains to be seen. The answer is hopefully no, and other than Vietnam it will most likely be that way. But as with all developing situations one can only wait and see.
My expectation is simply that the race wont go ahead. Whether other races are affected remains to be seen. The answer is hopefully no, and other than Vietnam it will most likely be that way. But as with all developing situations one can only wait and see.
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They already asked if Abu Dhabi is ok to postpone their race with two weeks so China GP can fit in between. Abu Dhabi wants to hold the last race of the season
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Fill it with a bargain one-off race at a circuit like Sepang or Buriram in Thailand that has the facilities to host a race. I'm sure with Albon in the Red Bull there would be the appetite for a race there to drum up support, even if it only ends up as being one race.
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Not a chance.
The WHO have just advised the Malaysian government to prepare for an outbreak, and I expect that other countries in the region are also on high alert. That being the case, there's no way that the FIA and F1 would go to the (immense) trouble of organising a race anywhere near China in the next few weeks, or even months.
I think postponing the Chinese GP is regrettable, but a wise move. Hopefully it can be slotted in later in the season, and the FIA/F1 can take steps to plan for that possibility from now.
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Hopefully it might be a good thing for team staff though. If it gives them a longer period not having to fly away that could reduce the toll for some of them physically and mentally, especially with the time zones and jet lag.
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Vietnamese GP still set to go ahead, says Ross Brawn.
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Imola saying it's prepared to take over China's date if the powers that be wish so. Of course there's a negligible chance of that actually happening.
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He makes a good point though: if Liberty want it to happen then it can happen. Could make for a great ad hoc race, and I reckon they'd shift tickets in time. The fee might have to be negotiated after the gate somehow
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SameI got really frustrated with Project Cars but fell in love with Imola all over again
With Variante Bassa removed, it’s *chef’s kiss*
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Indeed. A close friend of mine lives near Monza and took me to the Italian GP in 2011 - the only time I ever saw Michael Schumacher in the flesh. With the Six Nations rugby event between Ireland and Italy already cancelled (the game was supposed to be played in Dublin), and even the Olympic Games in doubt, I'm not holding out much hope for F1 2020
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While Ferrari takes precautions around Maranello and Modena with regards to Northern Italy affected by the Corona/COVID19 virus.
Mugello and Imola are ready to replace the Shanghai GP.
Organisation of Vietman GP will make a decision next week.
Mugello and Imola are ready to replace the Shanghai GP.
Organisation of Vietman GP will make a decision next week.
