Formula E postpones next year’s Mexican and Chinese races

LONDON (Reuters): Formula E has postponed races scheduled for next year in Mexico and China for health and safety reasons after a pandemic-hit season, organisers of the all-electric championship said this week.

Mexico City had been due to host the second round of season seven on 13 February while the Chinese resort of Sanya was scheduled for 13 March.

This year’s Chinese Formula E round was the first major motorsport event to be cancelled due to the pandemic.

The 2019-20 Formula E season ended in August with six races in Berlin after a spate of cancellations.

“In all decision-making we prioritise the health and safety of our staff and the entire Formula E community... as well as the citizens and residents of the cities in which we race,” Formula E said in a statement.

It said the Chilean capital Santiago would host two season-opening races on 16 and 17 January but without spectators.

Diriyah, in Saudi Arabia, will then host a double-header of races on 26-27 Feb., with planning for spectators to be allowed on site.

The series, which is now an FIA-recognised championship, said it will confirm subsequent races in early 2021.