The Canadian Grand Prix has been cancelled for 2020.

Promoter Francois Dumontier said the Grand Prix had been tentatively rescheduled for Oct. 9-11 at Circuit Gilles Villeneuve at Montreal's Parc Jean-Drapeau after its … expressly prohibited without the prior written consent of Toronto Have the Tri-City News delivered to your inbox twice a week! Promoter François Dumontier said the Grand Prix … MONTREAL -- Montreal's Formula 1 Grand Prix race has been postponed, organizers announced Tuesday. "As of that moment, as a private business, it was no longer viable," said Dumontier, who has a deal with F1 to put on the Canadian Grand Prix until 2029. Promoter Francois Dumontier said the Grand Prix …

That was the turning point,” he said.Dumontier said he estimated that transportation costs alone would have totalled around $10 million to host the 2020 event.It typically costs around $20 million annually for the promoter and event sponsors to set up the Grand Prix in Montreal.The last time the Canadian Grand Prix was cancelled was in 2009.

permissions/licensing, please go to:MONTREAL—The Canadian Grand Prix has been cancelled this year due to the COVID-19 pandemic.Promoter François Dumontier said the Grand Prix had been tentatively rescheduled for Oct. 9-11 at Circuit Gilles Villeneuve at Montreal’s Parc Jean-Drapeau after its original June date was postponed.But he said the turning point came when local public health authorities informed promoters and Formula One that if the event were to go ahead, no fans would be allowed entry.“As of that moment, as a private business, it was no longer viable,” said Dumontier, who has a deal with F1 to put on the Canadian Grand Prix until 2029.“It also prevented us from contributing to the costs of the races and the costs of bringing F1 to North America which, amid the pandemic, were much higher than usual. Canadian Grand Prix CANCELLED as Montreal race becomes latest to be axed due to coronavirus. Republication or distribution of this content is rights reserved.

Star Newspapers Limited and/or its licensors. You can THE CANADIAN PRESS/Paul Chiasson MONTREAL — The Canadian Grand Prix has been cancelled this year due to the COVID-19 pandemic. "It also prevented us from contributing to the costs of the races and the costs of bringing F1 to North America which, amid the pandemic, were much higher than usual.

That was the turning point," he said.Dumontier said he estimated that transportation costs alone would have totalled around $10 million to host the 2020 event.It typically costs around $20 million annually for the promoter and event sponsors to set up the Grand Prix in Montreal.The last time the Canadian Grand Prix was cancelled was in 2009. The 2020 Formula One Canadian Grand Prix in Montreal has officially been cancelled. "Instead, F1 said it planned to continue the 2020 season in Europe after the Russian Grand Prix on Sept. 27.Three races have been added to this year's schedule, including one at Germany's Nurburgring circuit on Oct. 11, the date that had previously been set for the event in Montreal.The Portimao Grand Prix in Portugal and the Imola Grand Prix will come next on the F1 calendar, meaning that no races will take place in the Americas this year.There will be 13 races this year during the pandemic.F1 typically tries to hold 15 to 18 events and aims to finish the season in December with races in Bahrain and Abu Dhabi.Montreal F1 driver Lance Stroll said Friday that he was "heartbroken" that the Canadian Grand Prix had to be cancelled. "We are disappointed that we won't be racing in Canada this year and know our fans will miss the excitement the race in Montreal always provides," Chase Carey, the F1 chairman and CEO, said in a statement earlier on Friday. "Montreal is certainly one of the most exciting weekends on the calendar and all I can say is thank you for your support and I'm really looking forward to next year," Stroll said in a statement.The decision means Canada's two biggest annual auto races won't be held this year.Earlier this year, IndyCar cancelled the Honda Indy Toronto, originally scheduled for July.This report by The Canadian Press was first published July 24, 2020.

MONTREAL — The Canadian Grand Prix has been cancelled this year due to the COVID-19 pandemic.Promoter Francois Dumontier said the Grand Prix had been tentatively rescheduled for Oct. 9-11 at Circuit Gilles Villeneuve at Montreal's Parc Jean-Drapeau after its original June date was postponed.But he said the turning point came when local public health authorities informed promoters and Formula One that if the event were to go ahead, no fans would be allowed entry.

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