With confirmation that the French Grand Prix has been called off, the next race on the original 2020 Formula 1 calendar is the Austrian Grand Prix on 5 July.
Ten races have been postponed or cancelled, but F1 CEO Chase Carey says the aim now is to start the delayed 2020 season at the Red Bull Ring in Spielberg.
“We’re targeting a start to racing in Europe through July, August and beginning of September, with the first race taking place in Austria on 3-5 July weekend,” said Carey.
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“September, October and November, would see us race in Eurasia, Asia and the Americas, finishing the season in the Gulf in December with Bahrain before the traditional finale in Abu Dhabi, having completed between 15-18 races. We will publish our finalised calendar as soon as we possibly can.
“We expect the early races to be without fans but hope fans will be part of our events as we move further into the schedule. We still have to work out many issues like the procedures for the teams and our other partners to enter and operate in each country.
“The health and safety of all involved will continue to be priority one and we will only go forward if we are confident we have reliable procedures to address both risks and possible issues.”
Should the British Grand Prix go ahead on 19 July the Silverstone event will be held behind closed doors.
Silverstone managing director Stuart Pringle said in a statement: “We are unable to stage this year’s British Grand Prix in front of the fans at Silverstone.
“We have left this difficult decision for as long as possible, but it is abundantly clear given the current conditions in the country and the Government requirements in place now and for the foreseeable future, that a grand prix under normal conditions is just not going to be possible.
“We have consistently said that should we find ourselves in this position we will support Formula 1 as they seek to find alternative ways to enable F1 racing to take place this year.”
Which races have been called off?
15 March: Australian Grand Prix - cancelled
22 March: Bahrain Grand Prix - postponed
5 April: Vietnam Grand Prix - postponed
19 April: Chinese Grand Prix - postponed
3 May: Dutch Grand Prix - postponed
10 May: Spanish Grand Prix - postponed
14 May: Monaco Grand Prix - cancelled
7 June: Azerbaijan Grand Prix - postponed
14 June: Canadian Grand Prix - postponed
28 June: French Grand Prix - called off
F1 2020 calendar (subject to change)
Austrian GP
When: 3-5 July
Where: Red Bull Ring, Spielberg
Race start time (UK time): 2.10pm on 5 July
British GP (behind closed doors)
When: 17-19 July
Where: Silverstone
Race start time (UK time): 3.10pm on 19 July
Hungarian GP
When: 31 July-2 August
Where: Hungaroring, Budapest
Race start time (UK time): 2.10pm on 2 August
Belgian GP
When: 28-30 August
Where: Circuit de Spa-Francorchamps
Race start time (UK time): 2.10pm on 30 August
Italian GP
When: 4-6 September
Where: Autodromo Nazionale Monza
Race start time (UK time): 2.10pm on 6 September
Singapore GP
When: 18-20 September
Where: Marina Bay Street Circuit, Singapore
Race start time (UK time): 1.10pm on 20 September
Russian GP
When: 25-27 September
Where: Sochi Autodrom, Sochi
Race start time (UK time): 12.10pm on 27 September
Japanese GP
When: 9-11 October
Where: Suzuka International Racing Course
Race start time (UK time): 5.10am on 11 October
United States GP
When: 23-25 October
Where: Circuit of The Americas in Austin
Race start time (UK time): 7.10pm on 25 October
Mexican GP
When: 30 October-1 November
Where: Autódromo Hermanos Rodríguez, Mexico City
Race start time (UK time): 7.10pm on 1 November
Brazilian GP
When: 13-15 November
Where: Autódromo José Carlos Pace, São Paulo
Race start time (UK time): 5.10pm on 15 November
Abu Dhabi GP
When: 27-29 November
Where: Yas Marina Circuit, Abu Dhabi
Race start time (UK time): 1.10pm on 29 November
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F1 TV coverage in the UK
What TV channel is F1 on in 2020?
A new multi-year deal between UK broadcasters Sky Sports and Channel 4 was confirmed last year. Sky Sports will show all races live in 2020 while Channel 4 will show free-to-air live coverage of the British GP and highlights of the other races.
Watch F1 on Now TV
Formula 1 fans can also watch the action live on Now TV. Viewers can subscribe to a Sky Sports Day Pass via Now TV for £9.99, the most economical way of watching each race.
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