Only twelve days into the new year, however, and their wishes have already been shattered. Changes in the 2021 schedule are starting to be announced, causing a stir in the heart of the Formula 1 organisation.
Australian GP, postponed; Bahrain GP
The announcement puts an end to the recent speculation regarding the likely postponement of the Melbourne appointment to another more appropriate time when Covid-19 numbers are lower.
The journey down represented a considerable logistical challenge but more significantly national authorities recently decreed a two-week quarantine for anyone entering the country. The prospect of having the F1 entourage inactive and confined during that time would be unfeasible from a financial point of view.
2021 CALENDAR UPDATE
🇧🇭 Season starts in Bahrain 26-28 Mar
🇦🇺 Australia moves to 19-21 Nov
🇮🇹 Imola returns 16-18 Apr; China discussions ongoingDates of Brazil, Saudi Arabia and Abu Dhabi races all change#F1 pic.twitter.com/4QoP0gKKsA
— Formula 1 (@F1) January 12, 2021
Chinese GP, delayed
Filling the void left by the Shanghai event will be the Emilia Romagna Grand Prix at Enzo e Dino Ferrari Autodrome in Imola on April 16-18, as the second commitment of 2021.
Another races in jeopardy
The Grand Prixs of Brazil, Saudi Arabia (new in the calendar) and Abu Dhabi (the season’s finale), remain very much in the air and news confirming their spots are expected to follow soon.
In addition, and although nothing has been said yet, the future of some of the urban races such as Monaco is uncertain. In 2020 the legendary race that runs through the streets of Monte Carlo had to be cancelled due to the impossibility of it going ahead with no public.
Images of Updated 2021 F1 calendar: F1.com.
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