PARIS – Formula One CEO Chase Carey has written a letter to Formula One fans following the postponement of the season due to the COVID-19 outbreak.
In the letter, Carey apologizes to fans for the cancellation in Australia and says that he can not provide any updates on when Formula One will return to competition as the world continues to battle the coronavirus.
Below is the full letter from Carey:
Dear F-1 Fans,
We wanted to provide some thoughts and perspectives from last week as we address the coronavirus pandemic.
First and foremost, our priority is the health and safety of the fans, teams, and organizations of Formula One, as well as wider society.
We apologise to those fans affected by the cancellation in Australia, as well as the postponement of the other races to date. These decisions are being made by Formula One, the FIA, and our local promoters in rapidly changing and evolving circumstances, but we believe they are the right and necessary ones. We also want to extend our thoughts to those already affected, including those in the Formula One family.
We recognize everyone wants to know what comes next for Formula One in 2020. We cannot provide specific answers today given the fluidity of the situation. However, we plan to get the 2020 championship season underway as soon as it’s safe to do so. We are engaging with experts and officials on a daily basis as we evaluate how we go forward in the next few months. We will keep you updated and provide details as soon as possible on Formula1.com.
We are grateful for your support and understanding and we wish you and your families all the best.
Sincerely,
Chase