F1 chiefs rule out surprise Grand Prix for 2020 as coronavirus threatens four more races

And they are facing the prospect of having to axe entirely the Chinese, USA, Mexican and Brazilian Grands Prix, which they were hoping to reschedule for later this year.

Coronavirus remains highly prevalent in the USA, Mexico and Brazil, which means more European races could be added to the current 10-round calendar.

Imola in Italy and Portugal’s Algarve International Circuit are under consideration following the additions of Mugello and Sochi to the first revamped schedule.

F1 have so far staged the Austrian, Styrian and Hungarian Grands Prix, with a double-header at Silverstone and trips to Spain, Belgium, Italy and Russia still to come.

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source: express.co.uk