Chinese F1 postponed over coronavirus fears

The Chinese Grand Prix scheduled for April 19 has been postponed because of the "continued spread" of the deadly coronavirus, motorsport's governing body FIA announced Wednesday.

FIA said promotors of the Shanghai race had requested a postponement "in view of the continued spread of novel coronavirus", now named COVID-19.

"As a result of continued health concerns and with the @WHO (World Health Organisation) declaring the coronavirus as a global health emergency, the FIA and @F1 Formula 1 have taken these measures in order to ensure the health and safety of the travelling staff, championship participants and fans."
"All parties will take the appropriate amount of time to study the viability of potential alternative dates later in the year should the situation improve."
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"The global situation regarding this virus will continue to be monitored by the FIA with regard to other motor sport events."
"Not going there would not be great for the fans and ourselves, but health comes first."