Red Bull Formula One driver Daniel Ricciardo of Australia holds up the trophy after winning the Canadian Grand Prix in Montreal, Canada, June 8, 2014. (Xinhua/Andrew Soong)
The 2020 Canadian Grand Prix, which was scheduled for June 12-14, will be postponed due to the coronavirus outbreak.
OTTAWA, April 8 (Xinhua) -- The organizers of the 2020 Canadian Grand Prix, which was scheduled for June 12-14, have announced the postponement of the race due to the coronavirus outbreak.
"This postponement was not a decision that was taken lightly or easily. Over the past month, we have been in constant communication with Formula 1 and representatives from the city of Montreal, Tourism Montreal and both provincial and federal governments," a statement read.
Mercedes Formula One driver Lewis Hamilton of Britain drives during the Canadian F1 Grand Prix in Montreal, Canada, June 9, 2013. (Xinhua/Andrew Soong)
The race is the ninth to be affected by the virus, with the March 15 season-opening Australian Grand Prix cancelled along with May's showcase Monaco Grand Prix.
All tickets for the Formula 1 Canadian Grand Prix 2020 will continue to be valid. As soon as the new date of the Grand Prix is confirmed, all spectators will be informed of the available options. ■
