Formula One postponed the Australian Grand Prix from March to November because it would not have been possible for hundreds of team staff to quarantine for 14 days upon their arrival, the sports minister of Victoria state said on Wednesday.
Melbourne handed new Nov. 21 date, China uncertain Imola slotted in as second race of the year (Adds details, reaction)
LONDON, Jan 12 (Reuters) - Formula One postponed the Australian Grand Prix from March to November, with Bahrain opening the season and China’s race left hanging, as COVID-19 forced the sport to rewrite the 2021 calendar on Tuesday.
Italy’s Imola circuit was added to the record 23-round schedule as the second race on April 18, after Bahrain on March 28.
The third slot on May 2 was still to be confirmed but is expected to be filled by Portugal’s Algarve circuit, which debuted last year.