The pandemic has forced the cancellation of the Formula 1 Japanese Grand Prix
Formula 1 has announced that the 2021 Japanese Grand Prix has been cancelled, with race organisers citing “ongoing complexities” related to the Covid-19 pandemic.
The race, which was also cancelled last year because of the coronavirus situation, was due to be held in mid-October, the third event in a planned triple header after the Russian Grand Prix and the rescheduled Turkish GP.
But on Wednesday morning it was announced the race at the Suzuka circuit would not be going ahead.
“Formula 1 is now working on the details of the revised calendar and will announce the final details in the coming weeks.
A statement read.
A statement from Formula 1 read: “Following ongoing discussions with the promoter and authorities in Japan the decision has been taken by the Japanese government to cancel the race this season due to ongoing complexities of the pandemic in the country.
