coronavirus

The FIA has taken unprecedented steps with backing from Formula 1 chiefs to change its governing procedures to help the sport prepare for the 2020 season shake-up amid the coronavirus pandemic.

Red Bull motorsport advisor Helmut Marko says his idea to get all of its drivers infected with coronavirus during the postponements will not be carried out.

Dorna CEO Carmelo Ezpeleta would rather hold a shorter 2020 MotoGP World Championship than race deep into the winter and create difficulties for the 2021 season.

Razlan Razali, team principal of Petronas Yamaha and CEO of the Sepang circuit, has issued the following statement, urging everyone 'to do whatever is possible to minimise the risk" of spreading the coronavirus and supporting MotoGP organisers in the face of ongoing calendar delays.

Lando Norris has promised to cut all of his hair off after running a Twitch Stream Aid fundraiser which gained over $12,000.

Mercedes has teamed up with University College London to produce a breathing aid that is less invasive than a ventilator and is hoped to keep patients with coronavirus out of intensive care.

KTM motorsport director Pit Beirer believes a dose of reality will soon be needed in terms of the disrupted 2020 MotoGP calendar.

The 2020 Indianapolis 500 has been postponed until August 23 following coronavirus measures. The traditional ‘Month of May’ centrepiece has been under threat following previous IndyCar schedule changes which have delayed the start of the season indefinitely.

Due to the developing situation regarding the coronavirus outbreak, a number of high-profile motorsport events have been affected worldwide.

Fabio Quartararo has promised MotoGP fans it will be worth the wait when the delayed 2020 season finally gets underway.

Joan Mir says that last year's huge Brno accident has given him a better perspective of the important things in life, as MotoGP remains on due to the coronavirus.

Assuming the 2020 Formula 1 season is not cancelled altogether and some racing does take place, it will impact on the championship records that were set to fall.

The Bennetts British Superbike championship has confirmed both its scheduled rounds in May at Oulton Park and Donington Park have been postponed amid coronavirus measures.

Three weeks is a long time for a lot to happen in any sport but in this unprecedented period amid the coronavirus pandemic MotoGP’s picture changes even quicker.

The Dutch round of the 2020 World Superbike championship has been rescheduled to August 21-23 amid the coronavirus pandemic.

Reigning World Superbike champion Jonathan Rea says he doesn’t care about fighting for another title during the coronavirus pandemic and while he concedes he misses racing he accepts it’s “not that important right now”.

With MotoGP still over a month away from even the optimistic May 3 start date at Jerez, Valentino Rossi has revealed plans are afoot to follow F1 by holding a 'virtual' MotoGP to help fill the void.

The start of the 2020 MotoGP season was set to decide Valentino Rossi’s next steps in his illustrious career but with the coronavirus pandemic overtaking all matters the Doctor’s decision must remain on hold.

Giacomo Agostini passed through one of the most dangerous periods in motorcycle grand prix history, on his way to winning a record 13 world championships in the 1960s and '70s.

Lewis Hamilton has asked people to assess their “totally irresponsible and selfish” lifestyle decisions by not adhering to social distancing and health advice amid the coronavirus pandemic.

Silverstone managing director Stuart Pringle has told fans that full refunds will be issued should this year's British MotoGP or F1 round be cancelled due to the coronavirus. At present the F1 event is in most danger, being scheduled for July 19 compared to August 30 for the MotoGP.

Valentino Rossi says he is “cheering for the people” in regions hit by the coronavirus including his hometown Tavullia and says he will not make a decision on his MotoGP future until the season can start.

As questions on the MotoGP calendar continue to mount at the same rate as the coronavirus spreads, the 2020 race schedule is likely to suffer major alternations and the unfancied reality of cancelling races.

During what should have been the opening day of practice for round two of the 2020 MotoGP World Championship, Dorna CEO Carmelo Ezpeleta has issued the following public letter.