This archive report was first published on 12 June 2020.
Published on June 12, 2020, Formula One announced the cancellation of the Azerbaijan, Singapore, and Japanese Grands Prix due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic.
The decision was made in collaboration with the promoters in Azerbaijan, Singapore, and Japan, citing the long lead times required to construct the street circuits in Singapore and Azerbaijan as a major factor in the cancellation.
Formula One had already cancelled four other races, including the Monaco Grand Prix in May, and published a revised and shortened provisional schedule set to start in Austria on July 5.
Despite the cancellations, Formula One remains hopeful of hosting 15-18 races this season, with the possibility of adding new circuits to the provisional calendar.
Get the latest sports news updates by subscribing to our SMS sports service by texting 'SPORTS' to 22840.
