COVID-19 / Coronavirus Impact on Car Events and Motorsports: The Latest [Updating]
As the novel coronavirus pandemic and the COVID-19 disease it can cause spreads around the globe, public events are being postponed or canceled, including auto shows, motorsports events, and other gatherings you might have had plans for this spring and summer. Here, we’ve gathered every major development from the coronavirus’ fallout and impact on the car world. Already, we’ve seen fuel prices fluctuate, auto shows and sports events canceled, and we are bracing for a slowdown in car sales and new-car launches. We will keep updating this list as more announcements come in, so check back here for the latest:
March 12, 2020: The FIA, Formula 1, and Australian Grand Prix Corporation decide to cancel all Formula 1 activity for the Australian Grand Prix, which was set to race this Sunday, March 15.
#F1 – FIA, Formula 1 and Australian Grand Prix Corporation joint statement regarding the cancellation of the 2020 FIA Formula 1 Australian Grand Prixhttps://t.co/ecqwHzDCAL
— FIA (@fia) March 12, 2020
March 12, 2020: The Acura Grand Prix of Long Beach, originally set to take place April 17-19, is canceled until further notice as organizers examine rescheduling options.
In light of today’s announcement from the City of Long Beach prohibiting all large-scale events in the City through April 30, 2020, the Acura Grand Prix of Long Beach will not take place as scheduled on April 17-19.
READ MORE HERE:https://t.co/vHZl4FZ0qM pic.twitter.com/VZhRQm0AHw
— AcuraGPLB (@GPLongBeach) March 12, 2020
March 12, 2020: Radwood postpones the remainder of its 2020 schedule “until further notice”.
Radwood SC and Radwood Philly, along with the rest of our 2020 schedule, have been postponed until further notice. Please read the statement below for more information. https://t.co/uYGDG1X0Cy
— Radwood (@RadwoodOfficial) March 12, 2020
March 12, 2020: Barrett-Jackson reschedules its Palm Beach, Florida auction from April 16-18, 2020 to October 15-17, 2020.
Barrett-Jackson to Postpone 2020 Palm Beach Auction to October 15-17, 2020 to Safeguard Customers, Sponsors and Guests
Read more here: https://t.co/FeeIQ9IWkp pic.twitter.com/bRyzBaSDdn
— Barrett-Jackson (@Barrett_Jackson) March 12, 2020
March 12, 2020: The Vancouver Auto Show, originally scheduled for the end of March, is postponed. A new date has not been announced.
Please be advised that due to the current situation with COVID-19, the Vancouver Auto Show has been postponed. If you have purchased tickets you will receive an email with instructions how to receive your refund. Thanks for your support. https://t.co/AsoZ5RrwXD pic.twitter.com/GxcTclf7kd
— Vancouver Auto Show (@VanAutoShow) March 12, 2020
March 12, 2020: IndyCar announces that this weekend’s Firestone Grand Prix of St. Petersburg will be closed to spectators.
Update on the @GPSTPETE:
According to the St. Petersburg mayor, the Grand Prix WILL continue but will be closed to spectators. All public events associated with the race are canceled.
Mayor encourages everyone to watch the #IndyCar race on @NBCSN. @IndyCaronNBC
— Nate Ryan (@nateryan) March 12, 2020
March 12, 2020: NASCAR announces that upcoming races in Atlanta, Georgia, and Homestead, Miami will be held without the presence of fans in attendance.
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— NASCAR (@NASCAR) March 12, 2020
March 12, 2020: F9, the ninth installment in the Fast and Furious series, is postponed from May 22, 2020, to April 2, 2021.
#F9 pic.twitter.com/agQAFNLm9w
— #F9 (@TheFastSaga) March 12, 2020
March 12, 2020: The 12 Hours of Sebring is postponed and moves from the weekend of March 18, 2020, to the weekend of November 11, 2020.
IMSA Postponement of the Twelve Hours of Sebring to November 11-14, 2020 pic.twitter.com/Ze2dyuREkg
— IMSA (@IMSA) March 12, 2020
March 11, 2020: The New York International Auto Show is rescheduled from early April to late August.
The health and well-being of all those involved in this historic event is our top priority. We’ll be rescheduling this year’s #NYIAS to August 2020.
Stay tuned to our social channels for more info in the coming weeks. https://t.co/1oTGyaDh3j pic.twitter.com/1HZR1leI8p
— New York Auto Show (@NYAutoShow) March 10, 2020
March 11, 2020: The International Motorcycle Federation (FIM) postpones the MotoGP Argentia Grand Prix, which was set to take place from the 17th to the 19th of April. The event is rescheduled for later in the season and will take place from the 20th to the 22nd of November, 2020.
We regret to announce that the #ArgentinaGP
March 4, 2020: The release of the latest James Bond film, No Time To Die, is postponed from April 10, 2020, to November 25, 2020.
MGM, Universal and Bond producers, Michael G. Wilson and Barbara Broccoli, announced today that after careful consideration and thorough evaluation of the global theatrical marketplace, the release of NO TIME TO DIE will be postponed until November 2020. pic.twitter.com/a9h1RP5OKd
— James Bond (@007) March 4, 2020
February 28, 2020: The Geneva International Motor Show is canceled after the Swiss government enacts a temporary ban on gatherings of more than 1,000 people.
The 90th edition of the GIMS will now finally not take place. This is an injonction of the Federal Council of 28 February 2020 that no events with more than 1,000 people are allowed to take place until 15 March 2020.
More informations : https://t.co/t9heWNF7nw pic.twitter.com/l6u2Q7RqLx
— GIMS Swiss (@GimsSwiss) February 28, 2020
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