The Monaco Grand Prix will not be contested in May, as planned.
The coronavirus will have got the better of the Monaco Formula 1 Grand Prix. In a press release published by the FIA ​​announces that the May tests are postponed, to a date yet to be determined.
In a statement published this Thursday afternoon, the FIA ​​announces that the Grand Prix of the Netherlands, Spain and Monaco will be postponed, “taking into account the global epidemic of Covid-19 and after discussions in progress with Formula One and the three promoters “.
These decisions were made “to ensure the health and safety of the traveling staff, championship participants and fans, which remains our main concern,” said the FIA.
When can we imagine that the Monaco Grand Prix can be run? “The FIA ​​and Formula One Management continue to work closely with the promoters and the local authorities concerned to monitor the situation and take the time necessary to study the viability of other possible dates for each Grand Prix, later in the year , if the situation improves, “the statement added.( Photo/ Luigi Iorio )