The Formula 1 Chinese Grand Prixabsent since 2019 due to the pandemic, is still on the 2023 season calendar at the moment, a spokesperson for the championship declared this Wednesday, rejecting the information from the BBC.
According to an article on British public television on Tuesday, the event will be canceled due to the country’s strict policies in the fight against Covid-19.
“We continue to monitor the Covid situation in China and are in close communication with the promoter and the authorities. China has been included in the 2023 calendar and until we announce otherwise, that remains,” said a spokesperson for F1. .
The Chinese Grand Prix is scheduled to take place on April 16, 2023 in Shanghai and will be the fourth race in a record-breaking 24 seasons. If it is cancelled, it is unlikely to be replaced. A 23-race season would still be a record.
“The bottom line is that F1 staff will not be exempt from quarantine requirements in the event of a Covid-19 infection,” the BBC said.
China has relentlessly promoted a zero-Covid health policy, which involves strict lockdowns, quarantines for those who test positive, and near-daily PCR tests, fueling a growing impoverishment. public enjoyment.
Source: La Verdad
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