The FIA has established a “crisis cell” in response to the Coronavirus outbreak, which caused further race cancellations today.

Earlier today Formula E scrapped its second 2020 race date due to the virus . The rounds in Sanya, China and Rome, Italy will not go ahead as planned, though the series hopes to reinstate them to later dates.

Several other championships have also cancelled or postponed races. Motorcycle series, which are outside the FIA’s jurisdiction, have been particularly hard hit. Moto GP has cancelled its opening two rounds and the World Superbike has also lost one event.

FIA Medical Commission president professor Gerard Saillant gave a presentation on the Coronavirus Covid-19 outbreak to the FIA World Motor Sport Council today.

“An FIA Crisis Cell has been established and convenes every second day to consider the latest developments around the world,” said the WMSC in a statement.

“The FIA continues to closely monitor the situation and its implications, together with its member clubs and promoters, and follows the advice of relevant authorities including governments and the World Health Organization.

“The FIA will evaluate the calendar of its forthcoming competitions and take any action required to help protect the global motor sport community and the wider public, including the postponement of competitions where necessary.

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Major races cancelled or postponed due to Coronavirus

Dates Series Event Location Country March 6 – March 8 Moto GP Qatar Grand Prix Losail International Circuit Qatar March 13 – March 15 World Superbikes Qatar Losail International Circuit Qatar March 21 – March 21 Formula E Sanya EPrix Sanya China March 20 – March 22 Moto GP Thailand Grand Prix Buriram International Circuit Thailand March 21 – March 22 Super Taikyu Round one Suzuka Japan April 4 – April 4 Formula E Rome Eprix Rome Italy April 4 – April 5 Super Formula Round one Suzuka Japan April 17 – April 19 Formula 1 Chinese Grand Prix Shanghai International Circuit China April 17 – April 19 Porsche Carrera Cup Asia Shanghai round Shanghai International Circuit China April 17 – April 19 Chinese Formula Four Shanghai round Shanghai International Circuit China

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2020 F1 season