2020 Formula 1 thread

[ZCanadian]

Some positive news out of China (although that very fact will make some people cry BS). Shanghai Race Circuit has announced a re-opening with racing set to re-start in June.

https://www.planetf1.com/news/shangh...rcuit-reopens/

Too early for F1. Probably too early period. But might be an indication that there could be light at the end of he tunnel if we in the rest of the world handle the situation properly.

Meanwhile, I’m sure that Canada will be cancelled next. Toronto is locked down until the end of June, and the province of Quebec (where the Montreal even is held) is shaping up for a worse experience than Ontario.

[JARblue]

Originally Posted by ZCanadian

But might be an indication that there could be light at the end of he tunnel if we in the rest of the world handle the situation properly.

You mean like China has?

Pretty impressive they still only have 80K confirmed cases of covid

[ZCanadian]

Originally Posted by JARblue

You mean like China has?

Pretty impressive they still only have 80K confirmed cases of covid

Hey, all I can tell you is that according to several reports (which might all be quoting the same source - I don't know) the Shanghai track has already re-opened for private events with racing to resume in June. No confirmation if that is to be in front of spectators or not.

Meanwhile, most tracks in North America and Europe remain closed.


Honestly, I don't know why a country would want the F1 circus this year without the economic benefits that the spectators bring.


I haven't dug more deeply into it, but would the new calendar include F2 racing on the same weekends also, or just F1 since the schedule will be very tight?