PARIS – Formula 1 officials confirmed Wednesday that the Japanese Grand Prix has been canceled, with race organizers citing the ongoing complexities related to the COVID-19 pandemic as the reason for the cancellation.
The event was originally scheduled to be held Oct. 10 at the Suzuka Int’l Racing Course.
“Following ongoing discussions with the promoter and authorities in Japan the decision has been taken by the Japanese government to cancel the race this season due to ongoing complexities of the pandemic in the country,” read a statement from Formula 1 officials. “Formula 1 is now working on the details of the revised calendar and will announce the final details in the coming weeks.
“Formula 1 has proven this year, and in 2020, that we can adapt and find solutions to the ongoing uncertainties and is excited by the level of interest in locations to host Formula 1 events this year and beyond.”
Series officials have not announced plans to replace the event on the Formula 1 schedule at this time.