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Sanya E-Prix Postponed Due To Coronavirus Outbreak

Formula E has confirmed that the Sanya E-Prix has been postponed due to the coronavirus outbreak in the country.

The World Health Organisation declared the virus an international emergency on Friday as the death toll has risen to over 300.

In an official statement, the series said: “In view of the continued spread of coronavirus and after close consultation with the relevant departments of Hainan Province and Sanya Municipal Government, Formula E – together with the FIA, the Federation of Automobile and Motorcycle Sports of People’s Republic of China (CAMF), and regional partner Enova Holdings – have jointly decided not to race in Sanya on the scheduled date of March 21, 2020.

“Given the current growing health concerns and with the World Health Organisation declaring the coronavirus an international emergency, Formula E has taken the necessary measures to ensure the health and safety of its travelling staff, championship participants and spectators, which remains of paramount importance.

“We are working closely with our regional partner and the local authorities in Hainan Province and Sanya Municipal Government, to continue monitoring the situation as it develops.
“All parties will take the appropriate amount of time to study the viability of potential alternative dates should the situation improve.”

Featured image courtesy of: Formula E

Rob Lomas

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