The 2020 Monaco Grand Prix Cancelled

The Azerbaijan Grand Prix Postponed By Formula 1 & The FIA

Formula 1 announced today that The Azerbaijan Grand Prix is Postponed as it becomes the 8th affected race for the 2020 F1 season.

Unlike Monaco and Australia, Baku is a race that still is open to be rescheduled with the hopes it will fill a slot later on in the year. Below is a list of the races that have been either postponed or cancelled outright thus far in the 2020 F1 season:

RoundEventDatesNotes
1Australian Grand PrixMar 13-15Cancelled, will not be rescheduled
2Bahrain Grand PrixMar 20-22Postponed, seeking replacement date
3Vietnam Grand PrixApr 3-5Postponed, seeking replacement date
4Chinese Grand PrixApr 17-19Postponed, seeking replacement date
5Dutch Grand PrixMay 1-3Postponed, seeking replacement date
6Spanish Grand PrixMay 8-10Postponed, seeking replacement date
7Monaco Grand PrixMay 21-24Cancelled, will not be rescheduled
8Azerbaijan Grand PrixJun 5-7Postponed, seeking replacement date

 

Download your official updated 2020 Formula 1 schedule here

The Official BCC Postponement Statement

Below is the official statement from the Baku City Circuit organizers regarding the postponement of the grand prix scheduled for June 7th.

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Baku City Circuit Promoters
“In coming to this conclusion, BCC’s primary concern throughout has been the health and well-being of the Azerbaijani people as well as all visiting F1 fans, staff and championship participants. BCC shares its fans’ disappointment at not being able to experience the pinnacle of motorsport race through the streets of Baku this June. To that end, we will continue to work closely with Formula 1, the FIA and the Government of the Azerbaijan Republic to monitor the situation with a view to announcing a new race date later in the 2020 season.

All tickets for the Formula 1 Azerbaijan Grand Prix 2020 will continue to be valid, without any additional formality. As soon as the new date of the Grand Prix is confirmed, all spectators will be informed accordingly about the available options, both for those who have purchased their tickets through the Baku City Circuit’s website and through other channels.”

Is Canada The Next Formula 1 GP To Be Cancelled?

With the first real glimmer of hope for all motorsports fans, the race promoters of what was the 9th round of the 2020 Formula 1 season are optimistic about the race going ahead as scheduled. They said:

“The preparations for the Formula 1 Canadian Grand Prix 2020 slated in the Formula 1 world championship for June 12th, 13th and 14th are going well and are following their course. This is a situation that we are constantly monitoring and that is evolving rapidly. Please note that we are in constant communication with members of Formula 1, the FIA and public authorities. Our priority remains to host a safe event for both spectators and personnel. Should the situation continue to evolve we will lean on the expertise of public health professionals and will keep you updated.”

Read All The Latest Updates On The Formula 1 Race Schedule

Monaco Grand Prix Cancelled

Dutch and Spanish Grand Prix Postponed

Bahrain and Vietnam Postponed

Australian Grand Prix Cancelled

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