• Latest
  • Trending
Ecclestone says he would abandon 2020 season

Ecclestone says he would abandon 2020 season

April 16, 2020
Paddon takes TCR NZ pole

Paddon takes TCR NZ pole

April 23, 2021
Paul Radisich to race in TCR NZ

Watch: Paul Radisich compares 1994 Mondeo to modern TCR

April 23, 2021
Shepherd: Title win came with huge relief

Shepherd: Title win came with huge relief

April 23, 2021
Evans and Cassidy thinking positive heading into Valencia doubleheader

Evans and Cassidy thinking positive heading into Valencia doubleheader

April 22, 2021
Maiden 86 win ‘a long time coming’ for Brock Gilchrist

Maiden 86 win ‘a long time coming’ for Brock Gilchrist

April 22, 2021
FIA launches all-electric GT category

FIA launches all-electric GT category

April 22, 2021
Ronan Murphy to race in Formula Ford Festival

Ronan Murphy to race in Formula Ford Festival

April 21, 2021
Veteran Russell Ingall returns with Supercheap Bathurst 1000 Wildcard

Veteran Russell Ingall returns with Supercheap Bathurst 1000 Wildcard

April 21, 2021
First win of the season a ‘mega feeling’ for Hunter McElrea

First win of the season a ‘mega feeling’ for Hunter McElrea

April 21, 2021
New MOTUL Honda Cup champs confirm title defences

New MOTUL Honda Cup champs confirm title defences

April 21, 2021
De Veth and Smith pounce on drama to secure back-to-back enduro wins

North Island and South Island Endurance Series’ to get live coverage on Sky Sport

April 20, 2021
Saturday, April 24, 2021
VelocityNews
Classifieds
Subscribe
  • News
    • International
      • Formula 1
      • Formula 2
      • Formula 3
      • Formula E
      • Esports
      • Super GT
      • Super Formula
      • TCR
      • WEC
      • GT
      • Porsche Carrera Cup
      • BTCC
      • DTM
      • IMSA
      • IndyCar
      • NASCAR
      • WRC
      • MotoGP
      • Motorcycle Racing
      • Classic
    • New Zealand
      • Toyota Race Series
      • Toyota 86
      • Rally
      • Speedway
      • Drifting
      • Formula Ford
      • Formula First
      • TCR NZ
      • TransTasman V8 Series
      • V8 Utes
      • GTRNZ
      • Central Muscle Cars
      • Pirelli Porsche
      • Mazda Racing Series
      • NIERDC
      • SIERDC
      • SsangYong Utes
      • Kartsport
      • NZ General
    • Australia
      • Supercars
      • Super2
      • Australian V8 Touring Car Series
      • S5000
      • Australian GT
      • TCR AU
    • General
  • Features
    • Features
    • Opinion
    • Profile
    • Race Cars
  • Calendar
  • Results
  • Velocity TV
  • Performance Cars
  • Classifieds
    • Classifieds
    • Post Classified
    • Manage your listings
  • Jobs
    • Jobs
    • Post a Job
    • Job Dashboard
No Result
View All Result
VelocityNews
No Result
View All Result

Ecclestone says he would abandon 2020 season

by Josh Revell
April 16, 2020
in Formula 1, International, News
0

YOU MAY ALSO LIKE

Paddon takes TCR NZ pole

Watch: Paul Radisich compares 1994 Mondeo to modern TCR

Bernie Ecclestone says he would rather abandon the 2020 Formula One season than attempt to reschedule races, if he was still in charge of the sport.

The COVID-19 pandemic has played havoc with the 2020 calendar – the first eight races being either cancelled or postponed. The first scheduled race of the year is set for June 14 in Canada.

Despite doubts surrounding the remaining races, F1 CEO Chase Carey believes that he could feasibly put together a calendar of 18 rounds.

Ecclestone dismissed the idea and said he would rather call of the entire season on safety grounds.

Speaking exclusively to news agency Reuters, he said: “Today what would I do? I think I’d have to say we’re going to close down talk of having any races this year.

“That’s the only thing you could do safely for everybody so nobody starts making silly arrangements which may not be able to happen.”

Asked about Carey’s suggestion of an 18-race calendar, Ecclestone said:

“I’d be very, very, very surprised if they managed to achieve that.

“I hope they do. I really hope they do. They could run three or four races at the beginning of next year and still count to the 2020 championship.

“The problem is where are you going to have them where the teams can go and the promoter wants to run a race.

“It’s all very well making the calendar, which you can do while you wait. The big problem is getting the promoters to want to run the race.”

Leave a Reply Cancel reply

Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *

Paddon takes TCR NZ pole

Watch: Paul Radisich compares 1994 Mondeo to modern TCR

Shepherd: Title win came with huge relief

Evans and Cassidy thinking positive heading into Valencia doubleheader

Maiden 86 win ‘a long time coming’ for Brock Gilchrist

FIA launches all-electric GT category

Bringing you the latest motorsport news in New Zealand and around the world

Managing editor and publisher:
Mark Petch mark@velocitynews.co.nz

Motorsport Editor:
Matthew Hansen matt@velocitynews.co.nz

Motorsport Editor:
Alex Schultz alex@velocitynews.co.nz

Motor Racing Editor:
Zane Shackleton zane@velocitynews.co.nz

  • About
  • Advertise
  • Privacy & Policy
  • Contact Us

© 2020 VelocityNews - Independent New Zealand and International Motorsport news.

No Result
View All Result
  • News
    • International
      • Formula 1
      • Formula 2
      • Formula 3
      • Formula E
      • Esports
      • Super GT
      • Super Formula
      • TCR
      • WEC
      • GT
      • Porsche Carrera Cup
      • BTCC
      • DTM
      • IMSA
      • IndyCar
      • NASCAR
      • WRC
      • MotoGP
      • Motorcycle Racing
      • Classic
    • New Zealand
      • Toyota Race Series
      • Toyota 86
      • Rally
      • Speedway
      • Drifting
      • Formula Ford
      • Formula First
      • TCR NZ
      • TransTasman V8 Series
      • V8 Utes
      • GTRNZ
      • Central Muscle Cars
      • Pirelli Porsche
      • Mazda Racing Series
      • NIERDC
      • SIERDC
      • SsangYong Utes
      • Kartsport
      • NZ General
    • Australia
      • Supercars
      • Super2
      • Australian V8 Touring Car Series
      • S5000
      • Australian GT
      • TCR AU
    • General
  • Features
    • Features
    • Opinion
    • Profile
    • Race Cars
  • Calendar
  • Results
  • Velocity TV
  • Performance Cars
  • Classifieds
    • Classifieds
    • Post Classified
    • Manage your listings
  • Jobs
    • Jobs
    • Post a Job
    • Job Dashboard

© 2020 VelocityNews - Independent New Zealand and International Motorsport news.