(Motorsport-Total.com) – The Coronavirus epidemic and the associated lung disease COVID- 19 have a firm grip on the world. Many countries have taken protective measures to prevent spreading.
Motorsport is also affected. More and more racing events are canceled. This overview provides information about current news and appointments.
+++ April 3 2020 +++
Truck EM postpones three races
The European Truck Championship (ETRC) has postponed its opening race and two other races. The season stations in Jarama, Le Mans and Misano have been moved to the end of the calendar and are scheduled for autumn. This puts the Slovakiaring in the first place in the schedule. “Our goal is still to run all eight planned race weekends,” says series boss Rolf Werner.
Calendar update for ELMS
The European Le Mans Series (ELMS) has introduced a modified racing calendar. Accordingly, the season opener 2020 should be on 19. July at Le Castellet in France. Silverstone falls out completely. The new calendar therefore only includes five races.
New WEC calendar 2019 / 20 – Hypercar era is just beginning 2021
The endurance world championship (WEC) wants in the current season in addition to the newly scheduled 24 h Le Mans run two more races. The 6h Spa (actually planned for April) is now scheduled to take place in August. In November you want to drive in Bahrain. The race should have already started for the season 2020 / 21 should count, is now but as the finale of the season 2019 / 20 intended. The new season will no longer be cross-year, but only in March 2021 begin. That means that the debut of the Hypercars from September 2020 to March 2021.
NASCAR postpones race debut of “Next Gen” car by one year
The fundamentally new NASCAR car, which actually 63. Daytona 500 in February 2021 should have given his debut, will be held back a year longer. Because numerous test dates currently have to be canceled, the race debut of the “Next Gen” car is now only for the 64. Daytona 500 in February 2022 planned.
Formula 1 could freeze engine development
In order to save further costs, Formula 1 could completely “freeze” engine development for one or more years. This would drastically reduce the spending of the groups. In addition, one considers the budget ceiling planned for 2021 by around 20 million euros and to postpone the new technical regulations for another year to 2023.
Silverstone offers “backwards” race
The track operators in Silverstone make an unusual suggestion: In order for Formula 1 to be able to drive as many races as possible this year, Silverstone offers itself as a venue several times – and promises that the traditional course could also be driven in the opposite direction. A video simulation shows what this could look like!
Formula 1 season opener in Montreal questionable
Alfa Romeo team boss Frederik Vasseur has expressed doubts about the feasibility of the Formula 1 start in Montreal. In an interview with 'Motorsport-Total.com' he says: “Nobody knows how long the crisis will be. We don't know whether we can drive in Montreal or not. Today it is difficult to predict what the disasters and a season will look like could. “
+++ April 2 2020 +++
MotoGP postpones Le Mans indefinitely
Le Mans wears on 17. May 2020 does not run to the Motorcycle World Championship. The local organizers decided this together with the World Association FIM and Dorna. The race weekend with the classes MotoGP, Moto2 and Moto3 should be rescheduled at a later date, but there is still no new date, just like for the Gargantuan Prix of Spain in Jerez, which has also been postponed.
Supercars “in the best drop” in June again in use
The Australian Supercars touring cars will hit the track “in the best drop” in June, says series boss Sean Seamer. “But the reality is: Nobody knows for sure when and under what circumstances we can host an event again.” In Australia, for example, races in front of empty spectator stands are considered. After canceling three race weekends, which were planned for April and May, June was already being considered as a comeback date. But Seamer says: “We remain flexible.”
Baku wants Formula 1, but only until October
The canceled city race in Baku is to be rescheduled, but there is no date yet. The local organizers in Azerbaijan are now putting pressure on Formula 1 and say: “We want to hold the race before mid-October.” A decision should ideally be made “by early July”.
Formula 1 only changes 2022 to 18-Inch -Bikes
Due to the coronavirus crisis, the introduction of the new 18 – inch wheels in Formula 1 from 2021 to 2022 has been moved, analogously to the new technical regulations of the racing series. Tire supplier Pirelli also has all 18 – Customs test drives in the season 2020 completely canceled.
Ecclestone: Corona greatest danger for Formula 1
Former Formula One boss Bernie Ecclestone believes that the coronavirus disaster is the greatest threat to Formula One. He says: “Even if the pandemic [irgendwann] is no longer a disaster, it is still not easy for Formula 1 to run races.” Driving the Grand Prix could be a “risk”. Especially since it is not clear whether the racing teams could economically survive the forced break, said Ecclestone.
+++ April 1 2020 +++
IndyCar sticks to race date for Toronto – for now
All major events up to and including 30. June has been canceled. Whether the IndyCar series from 10. to 12. July can still make a guest appearance in the Canadian metropolis? Promoter Inexperienced Savoree reports: “We plan to hold the tournament as planned.” Disaster: The construction of the street circuit requires a preliminary run of 45 days. The disaster will continue to be “observed” in cooperation with the authorities.
Silverstone: Have certainty by the end of April
The circuit at Silverstone wants to have a decision by the end of the month whether Formula 1 will run as planned from 17. to 19. July guest in the UK or not. According to the current status, Silverstone would be the fourth season stop 2020. The world's largest tennis tournament in Wimbledon, the final of which would have taken place a week before the race, has already been canceled.
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