PARIS, May 8 ― Formula One could stage a series of races at new venues in an attempt to salvage the coronavirus-hit season, the sport's chief Chase Carey said yesterday. On the day that Liberty Media, the company which runs the sport, reported a collapse in revenues of more than US$200 million...
Formula One chief Chase Carey said the sport could stage a series of races at new venues in an attempt to salvage the Covid-19-hit season. — Reuters pic
He also admitted that all scenarios are on the table “including the remote possibility of no racing in 2020”. New venues which are reportedly being considered are Portimao in Portugal and Imola in Italy, once the long-time home of the San Marino Grand Prix.
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