FIA/F1 just cancelled the race..
A friend just told me they are cancelling future NRL games until further notice from tomorrow. Broncos VS Cowboys tonight in Townsville, they are only allowing that game to go on because it's at the new Cowboys Football Stadium. Crazy times.
I feel sorry for all the small business owners eg, food trucks etc . Dumb decision IMO. Would have made no difference in the greater scheme of things in view of crowd events being shutdown on Monday anyway.
I was told about a guy who cooked 500 chooks in preparation for the GP today......just the day before. Instead of a big pay day, it was a massive loss. What a complete screw up. There would be thousands of similar stories.
Just announced Bahrain/Vietnam both postponed. In view of the continued global spread of COVID-19 and after ongoing discussions with the FIA, the Bahrain International Circuit, the Bahrain Motor Federation, the Hanoi People’s Committee the Vietnamese Motorsports Association, and the Vietnam Grand Prix Corporation, a decision has been taken by all parties to postpone both races due to take place on the 20th – 22nd March in Bahrain and April 3rd – 5th April in Vietnam. Following the announcement of the Australian Grand Prix’s cancellation this week and the ongoing and fluid nature of the COVID-19 situation globally, Formula 1, the FIA and the promoters have taken these decisions in order to ensure the health and safety of the travelling staff, championship participants and fans, which remains our primary concern. Formula 1 and the FIA continue to work closely with the race promoters in Bahrain and Vietnam and the local authorities to monitor the situation and take the appropriate amount of time to study the viability of potential alternative dates for each Grand Prix later in the year should the situation improve. As a result, Formula 1 and the FIA expect to begin the Championship in Europe at the end of May but given the sharp increase in COVID-19 cases in Europe in recent days, this will be regularly reviewed.
So the world goes into lockdown because of the flu ???????? FFS tale two panadol and call me in the morning
I’m still amazed about the over reaction and wondering if I’ve missed something. Are they not telling us the full story? If And when Tom Hanks and P Dutton recover in a few days, that’s like making a big deal out of nothing?? Hmmm
Unfortunately for us, the enthusiasts, there was no choice but to cancel. Baku may be the next race, let's see.