Covid-19 Throws 2020 Formula I Flavour Into Doubt

The get-go circular of the 2020 Formula 1 flavor has been canceled. Following the confirmation that a fellow member of McLaren Racing has tested positive for COVID-19, as well as the subsequent conclusion of the squad to take from the Australian Grand Prix, the FIA as well as Formula 1 opted to cancel the race.

The conclusion was reached later on the FIA, Formula 1, as well as the squad principals of the nine other teams held a coming together on Th evening. Those discussions concluded amongst a bulk sentiment of the teams that the race should non become ahead.

The conclusion may set unopen to dubiety to the residue of the 2020 Formula 1 season.

Bahrain, which was supposed to live on the side yesteryear side circular was supposed to get got house simply without spectators. Now, that conclusion may come upwards nether scrutiny. In February, PRC announced that its Grand Prix is postponed, spell the first Vietnam Grand Prix is too nether threat due to stringent quarantine measures inwards place.

For its part, McLaren Racing has placed fourteen members of the team, inwards add-on to the 1 confirmed case, inwards quarantine inwards accordance amongst Commonwealth of Australia local wellness potency directives. These individuals are beingness supported yesteryear senior squad personnel, who volition remain behind amongst them during the quarantine period.