Preventive measures in Australia meant that the first race of the year would take place a week later, in Bahrain.
He Australian Grand Prix, scheduled for March 21 at the 2021 season formula 1, is in doubt over the Australian country’s strict restrictions following the Covid-19 pandemic.
According to information from Sky Sports, it is very unlikely that the new F1 campaign in Australia will start as planned on the calendar.
The opening race planned for Australia Due to strict quarantine restrictions in Melbourne, it is being postponed until the end of the year.
Asked about the possible postponement, a spokesperson for the F1 confirmed they expect to start the season in March, but without confirming the venue.
“By 2020, we have shown that we can compete safely and have achieved what many thought impossible in March,” he said. “We have set our calendar for 2021 and look forward to F1’s return in March this year,” he confirmed.
Given the possible change, the Bahrain GP, scheduled for March 28, could be the race that could replace Australia as the starter of the season.
Likewise the sale of tickets for the March 21 test in Albert Park did not go on sale, therefore the possibility of delaying F1’s return to Australia requires more force.
Another reason Melbourne GP would not be viable is because the Victorian government has imposed a mandatory 14-day quarantine for Australian Open personnel so that in this case F1 would be subject to the same rules. and the price could not be realized that way.
If confirmed, it will Australian Grand Prix It would further extend his return, after last year’s edition was canceled, after Albert Park’s first training course was canceled due to an element of the McLaren team that presented a positive result for Covid-19.