Formula 1 confirmed this Friday that China will be off the calendar for the next race. World Cup 2023 For the “COVID-19 situation” in the Asian country that last hosted an F1 Grand Prix in 2019.
“Formula 1 confirms no 2023 Chinese Grand Prix will be held”announced the organization of the championship with a short and clear explanation.
In it, F1 argues that after dialogue with the organizer of the Chinese event and its relevant authorities, it can confirm the cancellation of the 2023 Chinese GP. “constant difficulties” Presented by the pandemic.
“Alternative options are being evaluated to replace the slot in the slot. 2023 calendar F1 will provide an update on this when the time comes.”
Due to the coronavirus pandemic in China Shanghai International Circuit in recent releases remained without participation in the championship. In fact, the last race took place in 2019 with Lewis Hamilton (Mercedes) winning.