"These decisions were made because of the different challenges our promoters face in these countries," said F1 promoter Formula One in a statement. In Singapore and Azerbaijan, the delays required to build urban circuits make it impossible to organize these events in times of uncertainty and in Japan, the current travel restrictions have also led to the decision not to maintain the race . "
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The F1 season, which should have started in mid-March in Australia, will start on July 5 in Austria for a series of eight races in Europe between July and September, behind closed doors, with reduced numbers on the paddock and following a health protocol strict. In its press release, Formula One ensures "still believe in (its) project to have between 15 and 18 races by the end of the season in Abu Dhabi in mid-December and hope to publish the finalized calendar before the start of the season in Austria."
Significant progress on the revised timetable
"We have made significant progress on the revised calendar with the current (Grand Prix) and new promoters and we have been particularly encouraged by the interest shown by new sites to host a race during the 2020 season", continues F1. In an interview with the official website of the queen of motorsport published on Thursday, its sporting director Ross Brawn explained that it would be "possible to extend the European season by one or two other races if necessary" to maintain a satisfactory number of heats .
In addition to the destinations on the calendar for this season, Mugello and Imola in Italy, Portimao in Portugal and Hockenheim in Germany are candidates to host events. Scheduled just before Abu Dhabi at the end of the championship, Bahrain could also host two races on different tracks, which its configuration makes possible, specifies Brawn.
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