Formula E has cancelled a third round of its 2019-20 championship due to the spread of the Coronavirus.

The race in Jakarta, which was due to be Indonesia’s first Formula E round, has been taken off the calendar.

A statement issued by Formula E said: “As instructed by the governor of Jakarta Anies Baswedan, and in consultation together with Formula E, the FIA, Ikatan Motor Indonesia and the Organising Committee of the Jakarta E-Prix, it will no longer be possible to race in Jakarta on the scheduled date of June 6th, 2020.

“Due to the outbreak of Covid-19 and the escalating number of cases in Indonesia and Jakarta, the decision has been taken as the most responsible course of action, to protect the health and safety of championship participants, staff and spectators.

“We will continue to monitor the situation closely with the relevant authorities and the Organising Committee of the Jakarta E-Prix, in order to assess the possibilities of rescheduling the race at a later date.”

Formula E co-founder Alberto Longo said the series is “evaluating contingency plans to lessen the potential impact of coronavirus and maintain the highest possible number of races on the calendar”.

“These include adding double-headers to existing events, using permanent facilities and racing behind closed doors if necessary and advised to do so by local authorities in any given location,” he added. The Ricardo Tormo circuit in Valencia, Spain is believed to be one of the venues under consideration.

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Major races cancelled or postponed due to Coronavirus

Dates Series Event Location Country Notes March 6 – March 8 Moto GP Qatar Grand Prix Losail International Circuit Qatar Due to restrictions on travel from Italy March 13 – March 15 World Superbikes Qatar Losail International Circuit Qatar March 17 – March 17 Ferrari Chellenge UK Prologue Donington Park UK Postponed to first round at Snetterton on April 17th 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 3 – April 5 Ferrari Challenge Europe Mugello round Mugello Italy April 3 – April 5 Moto GP Americas Grand Prix Circuit of the Americas USA Postponed to November 13th-15th 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 Chinese Grand Prix support race April 17 – April 19 Chinese Formula Four Shanghai round Shanghai International Circuit China Chinese Grand Prix support race April 17 – April 19 GT World Challenge Europe Monza round Monza Italy Also GT Sports Club Europe April 17 – April 19 Formula Renault Eurocup Monza round Monza Italy May 6 – May 6 Formula E Jakarta EPrix Jakarta Indonesia

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