Formula 1 was canceled due to the deadly disease of the Prince of Monaco

From 21 to 24 May, an important sporting event was to take place in Monaco - the Grand Prix. But, unfortunately, due to the clearing infection of the coronavirus, the racing tour in Monte Carlo was postponed to an unknown time. Later it was completely canceled.

These drastic measures had to be taken after the news broke. Prince Albert II has contracted the coronavirus (COVID-19). After that, the Monaco auto club announced that the decision to cancel the races was final. The next Formula 1 races on the territory of the principality will take place in 2021.

Damage caused by the virus

The history of the Royal Races in Monaco dates back to 1950. Since 1951, they have been held there every year. This year the principality has missed the race for the first time. Every year, Albert II attended the Grand Prix in Monaco and personally presented trophies to the winners. At the moment, based on the situation in the world, the prince became the first representative of the state who contracted a coronavirus infection. According to the authorities, he will continue to work for the benefit of citizens, but remotely.

A similar situation happened with the Beijing and Australian F-1 races. Grand Prix in Bahrain and Vietnam is also temporary canceledHowever, the timing is not yet known. Motorsport said that the cancellation of the tour of racing in Australia will negatively affect the budget of Pirelli. They will be forced to recycle 1800 of the latest racing tires.