“We are very excited to announce that Imola will return for the 2021 season and know our fans will be looking forward to the return of Formula 1 after the winter break and our revised season opener in Bahrain. It is great news that we have already been able to agree to a rescheduled date for the Australian Grand Prix in November and are continuing to work with our Chinese colleagues to find a solution to race there in 2021 if something changes.” “It has been a busy start to the year at Formula 1 and we are pleased to confirm that the number of races planned for the season remains unchanged,” stated Stefano Domenicali, President-cum-CEO, Formula 1.Īdded Domenicali, “The global pandemic has not yet allowed life to return to normal, but we showed in 2020 that we can race safely as the first international sport to return and we have the experience and plans in place to deliver on our season. The Australian Grand Prix will now take place from November 18 th-21 st following an agreement between Formula 1 and the Australian authorities that shows the importance of the race in Australia to Formula 1 and their partners in Melbourne.įormula 1 is still keeping its fingers crossed as regards the return of fans to the grandstands and the exclusive Paddock Club for the 2021 season. Although the experience gained and safety measures established last year hold F1 in good stead for 2021, the present grim situation due to the new virus strain translates into the fact that it is not feasible to begin the season in Melbourne. In 2020, F1 became the first truly international sport to restart following the outbreak of coronavirus which still has the world in its fatal grip. *Revisions to calendar are subject to World Motor Sport Council approval **Subject to circuit homologation.
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