NSTworld The Formula One Chinese GrandPrix will not take place as scheduled on April 19 due to the outbreak Covid19 China
The flu-like virus has killed over 1,100 people and infected more than 44,000 in China after it first emerged in Wuhan late last year.
The Times also reported that an official announcement was expected later on Wednesday as discussions continued over whether to postpone the race or cancel it altogether.
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