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Jonathan White

The Formula 1 Chinese Grand Prix set for April 19 in Shanghai has been cancelled, according to a report in The Times published on Wednesday.
While there has been no official announcement, the cancellation would come as no surprise as China battles the deadly coronavirus outbreak that has seen a number of sporting events moved outside China.
It has not been decided when to reschedule what should have been the fourth race of the F1 season, according to the report.
This season has a record 22 races, with the newest addition being Vietnam, a race that takes place in Hanoi on April 5, meaning it may be hard to reschedule the China race. Hanoi’s debut race may also be in jeopardy.

TIMES SPORT: China Grand Prix called off due to virus #TomorrowsPapersToday pic.twitter.com/hyjoHCDbun
— Neil Henderson (@hendopolis) February 11, 2020

The last time that a grand prix was cancelled was in 2011 when the Bahrain Grand Prix was called off amid political turmoil in the country.
It had been expected that the virus would impact the FIA’s plans. Last week the Shanghai Sports Federation advised all events in the city be called off until the virus was under control.
Shanghai F1 heads China events ahead of coronavirus peak
“According to the situation of the city’s sports social organisation, the following measures are to be taken to prevent and control the epidemic situation after the holiday,” their statement said.
“First, suspend all events and strictly implement the requirement that the sports bureau no longer organise sports events during the epidemic, and suspend all sports activities (including performances, forums and external exchanges etc.) until the epidemic is over.”
While that has not become policy, a number of high-profile sports events have been called off in China.


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April 19 race may not be able to be rescheduled, while debut Vietnam race in Hanoi is also understood to be in jeopardy
Shanghai’s sports federation had advised that all events be called off until the outbreak was under control



Coronavirus sees F1 Chinese Grand Prix cancelled, reports suggest, with April 19 Shanghai race unlikely to be rescheduled.
