Vietnam Grand Prix postponed due to coronavirus

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Vietnam Grand Prix says postpones Hanoi Formula One race over coronavirus

Forumla One, the most prestigious competition in motorsport faces unprecedented disruption as fears over the virus cause rip through the global sporting calendar.

"The decision to delay the race was made after several discussions and thorough consideration between FIA, Formula One World Championship Ltd, the People's committee of Hanoi and VMA in the consensus of VGPC." Just a few weeks ago the country's communist authorities remained bullish over the prospects for the country's debut race around the 5.565 kilometre street track in Hanoi.

Hosts Vietnam were keen for the glamour of motorsport to reflect the country's economic lift-off and help reshape Hanoi's image as a staid communist capital.But Hanoi residents were understanding of another disruption to their city with a global health crisis still billowing out.

 

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