F1 races called off for logistical issues
restrictions caused by the Covid-19 pandemic has led to the cancellation of of Formula 1 races in Azerbaijan, Japan and Singapore.
While challenges in preparing the street circuits led to the cancellation of Azerbaijan and Singapore rounds, travel restrictions in Japan due to the coronavirus sealed the fate of Japanese Grand Prix.
“These decisions have been taken due to the different challenges our promoters face in those countries,” the Formula 1 announced on Friday.
“In Singapore and Azerbaijan, the long lead times required to construct street circuits made hosting the events during a period of uncertainty impossible and in Japan, ongoing travel restrictions also led to the decision not to proceed with the race,” the statement said further.
SHORTENED MOTOGP TO START ON JULY 19
The 2020 Motogp season will start on July 19 in Spain following the coronavirus lockdown, with back-to-back races to be held at the Jerez circuit, organisers announced on Thursday.
Therewillbeaminimum of 13 races in the season, all in Europe between July and November, with “possibly four more” outside the continent later in the year.
Whether or not fans can attend these races will depend on each of the host country’s coronavirus regulations.
FORMER IAAF PREZ TURNS ON SON AT TRIAL
Former IAAF president Lamine Diack pointed a finger of blame at his son, saying he behaved like “a thug,” as he was quizzed in detail for the first time in court on Thursday on charges that the governing body of track and field became a nest of corruption and doping cover-ups under his leadership.