The Shanghai Sports Federation has increased the doubt surrounding April’s Chinese Grand Prix by recommending all sports events be cancelled until the coronavirus epidemic “is over”. The spotlight is now on the fourth event of Formula One’s record-breaking 22-race calendar this year at the Shanghai International Circuit on April 17-19. Although the race in Shanghai is still over nine weeks away, pressure will be mounting on all sides to make a decision, with the remarks from the Shanghai Sports Federation adding to the urgency of the matter. While not at risk at present, it is understood concerns are growing regarding the debut race in Vietnam, that shares an 800-mile border with China. Two military facilities in Hanoi, where the grand prix is due to be staged from April 3-5, are being turned into quarantine centres as it prepares to receive 950 people.

Source: Express February 05, 2020 13:30 UTC