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French GP hopes fade as Macron extends lockdown
The prospect of Formula 1’s French Grand Prix taking place
as scheduled has diminished amidst the extension of restrictions in the
country, as announced on Monday. The ongoing coronavirus pandemic has resulted in the
postponement or cancellation of nine grands prix, up to and including mid-June’s
Canadian Grand Prix. Canada’s postponement means France, slated for June 28 at
Circuit Paul Ricard, is currently scheduled as the opening round of the 2020
campaign. But on Monday evening French President Emmanuel Macron addressed the nation and announced an extension of the lockdown that has been in place since March 17, and which was due to expire on April 15. It will now be extended until...
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