Formula 1 Confirms Japanese Grand Prix Cancellation
Formula 1 has confirmed the cancellation of the 2021 Japanese Grand Prix.
Race organisers cited ‘ongoing complexities’ related to the pandemic as the reason for the move, with much of Japan remaining under a state of emergency.
It is the second consecutive year that the race has had to be cancelled owing to coronavirus, and was due to be held in mid-October as part of an F1 triple header after the Russian Grand Prix and the rescheduled Turkish GP.
In a statement, Formula 1 said: “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.
“Formula 1 is now working on the details of the revised calendar and will announce the final details in the coming weeks.
“Formula 1 has proven this year, and in 2020, that we can adapt and find solutions to the ongoing uncertainties and is excited by the level of interest in locations to host Formula 1 events this year and beyond.”
The 2019 edition of the Japanese Grand Prix was also disrupted, with qualifying postponed due to Typhoon Hagibis, which also caused disruption to the Rugby World Cup, also hosted in the country.
