Lurani Trophy called off for 2020
The Formula Junior Historic Racing Association has taken the unprecedented step of cancelling its flagship FIA Lurani Trophy championship for 2020 due to the coronavirus pandemic.
The longest-established historic racing competition run under the world governing body’s flag, the Lurani Trophy celebrated its 25th anniversary last year.
The 2020 championship was due to have opened last weekend at Hockenheim’s Jim
Clark Revival meeting, long postponed. Only rounds at Misano (19-21 June), Imola (10-12 July), Nurburgring (7-9 August) and Dijon (2-4 October) remain on the current schedule.
A statement issued by FJHRA organisers Duncan Rabagliati and his daughter Sarah Mitricke read: “The spirit of the Lurani Trophy has always been that it is an international competition. Even if pockets of Europe are able to open and try to find their feet again in public events and business, it is unlikely that competitors from all sides of Europe, let alone the globe, would be able to freely attend what races may find viability and a rescheduled date.”
They added that, if any of the late-season events can take place, they will run as standalone non-championship rounds.