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Formula 1 opts to bring forward summer shutdown

The FIA has approved a switch to this year's Formula 1 summer shut down due to the ongoing Coronavirus pandemic. With no racing throughout March and April, with the season-opening Australian Grand Prix cancelled and the subsequent races in Bahrain, Vietnam and China all postponed, a decision has been taken to bring forward the August summer break. Article continues under video It means the factories of the 10 teams will now be closed for a consecutive 21-day period across what remains of March and through April. An FIA statement read: "In light of the global impact of the COVID-19 coronavirus currently affecting the organisation of FIA Formula One World Championship events, the World...
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