Formula 1: Japanese Grand Prix cancelled amid Covid-19 surge
- Suzuka F1 race was scheduled for October 10 but government cancel for second year over ‘ongoing complexities of the pandemic’
- Race organisers promise to return next year as they look for solution to this season’s calendar
The Japanese Formula One Grand Prix set for October 10 has been cancelled as the country battles spiralling Covid-19 cases, organisers confirmed on Wednesday.
This marks the second year running that the Suzuka Circuit meeting has been cancelled and Japan follows Australia and China in cancelling this year’s races.
Mie prefecture, where Suzuka is located, has imposed a quasi-state of emergency.
“Following ongoing discussions with the promoter and authorities in Japan the decision has been taken by the Japanese government to cancel the race this season due to ongoing complexities of the pandemic in the country,” Formula One said in a statement.
“Formula 1 is now working on the details of the revised calendar and will announce the final details in the coming weeks.