A statement from F1 read: “Formula One can confirm, following dialogue with the promoter and relevant authorities, that the 2023 Chinese Grand Prix will not take place due to the ongoing difficulties presented by the COVID-19 situation. Formula One is assessing alternative options to replace the slot on the 2023 calendar and will provide an update on this in due course.”
Rumours the race could be cancelled for a third successive season emerged last week. The news comes amid widespread protests over the Government’s zero-Covid policy.
However, there was some hope after dozens of districts in Shanghai and Guangzhou were released from lockdown measures on Thursday. The Shanghai International Circuit was billed to host round four of the next season’s championship on April 16th.
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