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FIA confirms cancellation of Bahrain Formula 2 and Formula 3 races

Andrew Rickert

14 Mar 2020 — 1 min read

Following the cancellation of the Formula 1 Bahrain Grand Prix due to coronavirus concerns, the FIA has confirmed that the Formula 2 and Formula 3 races will also be scrapped.

FIA Statement

Following the announcement that the Formula 1 Gulf Air Bahrain Grand Prix has been postponed, it has been decided conjointly with the FIA and F1 that the opening 2020 round of the FIA Formula 2 and FIA Formula 3 Championships, scheduled to take place on March 20-22, will also be postponed.

F2 and F3 CEO Bruno Michel said: “We’re sorry we have to postpone our opening Round at the Bahrain International Circuit, but of course the safety of everyone in our paddock and the fans has to come first.

“We conducted our pre-season tests at Sakhir and we’re looking forward to racing there as soon as possible.

“We will communicate a revised 2020 F2 and F3 calendar at a later date.”

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