Australian and Chinese Grands Prix postponed due to COVID-19 restrictions
Wednesday, 13 January 2021
The 2021 Formula One season is set for a delayed start following the postponement of the opening race in Australia over COVID-19 restrictions.
Bahrain is now set to host the first race of the season on March 28, with that initially having been the second on the calendar.
The third race of the season, the Chinese Grand Prix, has also been postponed due to coronavirus restrictions in place in the country.
Australia and China both require international travellers to quarantine for two weeks upon arrival, hence the races in Melbourne and Shanghai being delayed.