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Formula 1 Confirms China Grand Prix Postponed on Coronavirus
An Aston Martin Red Bull Racing RB15 on track during the Formula One Grand Prix of China in Shanghai in April 2019.
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Formula One confirmed it is postponing this year’s Chinese Grand Prix racing event due to the coronavirus outbreak, the Liberty Media Corp.-owned firm said in a Twitter post on Wednesday.
“The 2020 Chinese Grand Prix, which had been scheduled for April 17-19, has been postponed as a result of the novel coronavirus outbreak,” Formula One said, adding that it is considering potential alternative dates for the event if the situation improves.