• Latest
  • Trending
Rally GB becomes latest WRC cancellation

Rally GB becomes latest WRC cancellation

June 10, 2020
Evans kicks off Formula E season with podium finish

Evans kicks off Formula E season with podium finish

February 27, 2021
Mostert tops final practice in Supercars opener

Mostert tops final practice in Supercars opener

February 26, 2021
Watch: Mostert tops Supercars practice 1, SVG loses quick lap in DJR squabble

Watch: Mostert tops Supercars practice 1, SVG loses quick lap in DJR squabble

February 26, 2021
McLaughlin his harshest critic in rookie IndyCar season

McLaughlin his harshest critic in rookie IndyCar season

February 26, 2021
MotorSport New Zealand establishes Rally Support Network

MotorSport New Zealand establishes Rally Support Network

February 26, 2021
Mitch Evans seventh, shows promise in opening Formula E practice

Mitch Evans seventh, shows promise in opening Formula E practice

February 26, 2021
TCR NZ champion to be crowned in one-round decider

TCR NZ champion to be crowned in one-round decider

February 25, 2021
Kiwi 1-2: Van Gisbergen leads Bathurst 1000 at halfway mark, McLaughlin second

Preview: 5 things to watch at the Supercars Mt Panorama 500

February 25, 2021
Rate the grid: We rank every Supercars livery from best to worst

Rate the grid: We rank every Supercars livery from best to worst

February 25, 2021
Paddon pulls out of Australian Rally Championship opener

Paddon pulls out of Australian Rally Championship opener

February 25, 2021
Ferrari to build Le Mans Hypercar

Ferrari to build Le Mans Hypercar

February 25, 2021
Saturday, February 27, 2021
VelocityNews
Classifieds
Subscribe
No Result
View All Result
VelocityNews
No Result
View All Result

Rally GB becomes latest WRC cancellation

by Josh Revell
June 10, 2020
in International, News, WRC
0

YOU MAY ALSO LIKE

Evans kicks off Formula E season with podium finish

Mostert tops final practice in Supercars opener

Rally GB has been dropped from the 2020 World Rally Championship season, marking the first time the championship will not visit the UK.

Initially scheduled to host the penultimate round of the season on October 29-November 1, the British event joins Portugal, Kenya, Finland, and New Zealand on the list of cancelled rounds due to complications brought on by the pandemic.

The cancellation leaves just five more rallies on the calendar, including two events that have already been postponed.

Turkey, Germany, and Japan remain the only rallies to hold their original dates, while Argentina and Italy are yet to be rescheduled.

Motorsport UK chairman David Richards said the organising body was compelled to make the decision based on the situation regarding the ongoing pandemic.

“This is not a decision that we have taken lightly but, in close consultation with our chief funding partner the Welsh Government, it is sadly one we are obliged to make in light of the ongoing global coronavirus pandemic.

“As the governing body of UK motorsport, our overriding responsibility and absolute priority is always the safety of all involved whether they be competitors, officials, spectators or the many thousands of volunteers who share our passion for this sport, and we thank them all for their ongoing support and enthusiasm in these difficult times.

“While significant progress is being made to combat the virus, there remains considerable uncertainty regarding mass gatherings, social distancing and travel restrictions, plus the possibility of a resurgence of viral transmission later in the year.

“We have been closely monitoring the guidance issued by Government and it is becoming increasingly clear that it is impossible to make plans with any certainty for such major events in the autumn.

“We therefore have to accept, with an incredibly heavy heart, that cancelling this year’s event is the only responsible and prudent option. We will instead start focusing our attentions on creating an even bigger and better world-class showcase for 2021.”

Rally GB had been a fixture on the WRC calendar since the championship’s inception in 1973, with the event itself having been run since 1967.

In addition to the event cancellation, the British Rally Championship has been cancelled entirely.

Only one rally, the Cambrian Rally, has taken place so far, with the majority of the remaining rounds having already been called off.

Leave a Reply Cancel reply

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

Evans kicks off Formula E season with podium finish

Mostert tops final practice in Supercars opener

Watch: Mostert tops Supercars practice 1, SVG loses quick lap in DJR squabble

McLaughlin his harshest critic in rookie IndyCar season

MotorSport New Zealand establishes Rally Support Network

Mitch Evans seventh, shows promise in opening Formula E practice

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.