(CNN) - Formula One confirmed on Friday that it will not hold any races in the United States, Brazil, Mexico or Canada this year, "due to the fluid nature of the current covid-19 pandemic, local restrictions and the importance of maintaining safe for communities and our colleagues, ”F1 said in a statement, adding that the decision was made after ongoing discussions and close collaboration with respective partners in affected countries.
Chase Carey, President and CEO of Formula 1, added that he hoped to welcome racing in 2021 and said: "We want to pay tribute to our amazing partners in the Americas and look forward to coming back to them next season when they do it once again, being able to thrill millions of fans around the world. "
With the cancellation of races in the Americas, F1 announced an updated schedule of 13 races, with new events at Nurburgring, Germany, Portimao, Portugal and Imola, Italy.
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