French F1 Grand Prix cancelled due to pandemic

27 April 2020 - 10:26
By Reuters
Pierre Gasly of France driving the (10) Aston Martin Red Bull Racing RB15 during the F1 Grand Prix of France at Circuit Paul Ricard on June 23, 2019 in Le Castellet.
Image: Charles Coates/Getty Images Pierre Gasly of France driving the (10) Aston Martin Red Bull Racing RB15 during the F1 Grand Prix of France at Circuit Paul Ricard on June 23, 2019 in Le Castellet.

The French Formula One Grand Prix scheduled for June 28 at Le Castellet has been cancelled due to the Covid-19 pandemic, organisers said in a statement on Monday.

The Formula One season has yet to start and the race at the southern circuit is the 10th to be affected by the new coronavirus.