PARIS – The Monaco Grand Prix was among three more Formula One races to be postponed on Thursday because of the coronavirus outbreak.
The Dutch and Spanish GPs, scheduled for earlier in May, were also called off by governing body FIA. The first seven races of the season have now been postponed, with organizers saying they will only begin the 2020 championship “as soon as it’s safe to do so.” Regarding the latest postponements, Formula One and the FIA said they were taking these decisions “in order to ensure the health and safety of the traveling staff, championship participants and fans, which remains our primary concern.” The season-opening Australian GP in Melbourne was called off only hours before it was due to start last Friday.