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The most surprising thing about the cancellation of the Chinese Grand Prix is that it was ever on 2023 Formula 1 calendar to begin with. Advert | Become a Supporter & go ad-free Before next year’s record-breaking 24-race schedule was announced, F1 CEO Stefano Domenicali indicated a decision on the return of China’s race would not take place until after October, when the ruling Communist Party’s National Congress would take place. At the time many outside China wondered whether the party’s president and China’s leader Xi Jinping would use the occasion to announce an easing of the country’s strict ‘zero Covid’ polices, under which it continues to impose lockdowns in response to outbreaks. He did not, and the country is now struggling to keep a lid on protests against the severe measures which have lasted for three years. The cancellation of F1’s 2023 race in Shanghai was therefore widely expected. China’s only F1 driver, Zhou Guanyu , told RaceFans last month … [Read more...] about Where could F1 race if it replaces the cancelled Chinese Grand Prix? · RaceFans

Listen to this article F1 has not raced in China since 2019 due to the nation's travel restrictions as it continues to pursue a zero-COVID policy, which has recently sparked protests in a number of major cities. The Chinese Grand Prix was listed on the 2023 calendar for April 16, but it was always conditional on restrictions being eased in time for F1 to enter the country and hold the race smoothly. In a statement issued on Friday, F1 announced that China would not be going ahead next year, but confirmed it is evaluating other options as a replacement round. "Formula 1 can confirm, following dialogue with the promoter and relevant authorities, that the 2023 Chinese Grand Prix will not take place due to the ongoing difficulties presented by the COVID-19 situation," read the statement. "Formula 1 is assessing alternative options to replace the slot on the 2023 calendar and will provide an update on this in due course." China's cancellation leaves a four-week gap in the … [Read more...] about F1 confirms cancellation of 2023 Chinese Grand Prix

The Chinese Grand Prix will not go ahead in 2023, due to ongoing concerns about the COVID-19 pandemic in the region. Having been included on the record-breaking 24-race calendar in 2023, F1 has confirmed that the Chinese Grand Prix will not make its return next season. A short statement from F1 confirmed the reason is due to ongoing concerns regarding COVID-19: “Formula 1 can confirm, following dialogue with the promoter and relevant authorities, that the 2023 Chinese Grand Prix will not take place due to the ongoing difficulties presented by the COVID-19 situation. “Formula 1 is assessing alternative options to replace the slot on the 2023 calendar and will provide an update on this in due course.” China continues to observe extremely stringent measures to contain the COVID-19 virus, with mandatory central hotel quarantine in place for any person entering the country – the duration of which varies. China continues to implement a dynamic zero Covid policy and has had to deal … [Read more...] about Formula 1 confirm Chinese Grand Prix is OFF 2023 calendar

Formula 1 will not race in China next season after it the series confirmed its scheduled round in Shanghai has been cancelled. Advert | Become a Supporter & go ad-free The world championship was intending to return to China in April next year as the fourth round of the 2023 season. However, due to the logistical problems presented by the Chinese government’s Covid restrictions, Formula 1 has decided it will not be possible to stage the race at all in 2023. Formula 1 last raced at the Shanghai International Circuit in 2019. China remains the only race originally planned for the 2020 season – the year most heavily impacted by Covid – not to have held a grand prix since the World Health Organization declared the coronavirus pandemic in early 2020. The Vietnam Grand Prix was originally scheduled to make its debut during the 2020 season but the race did not take place. There are a number of potential replacement venues being considered to take over China’s slot on … [Read more...] about Formula 1 cancels Chinese Grand Prix for fourth year due to Covid · RaceFans