The 2020 Chinese Grand Prix has been postponed due to coronavirus, Formula 1 bosses have confirmed.
The event was due to be held at the Shanghai International Circuit from April 17 to 19.
But bosses have decided to pull the scheduled races as a result of the global outbreak of coronavirus, which has so far claimed the lives of more than 1,000 people in China.
Formula 1 accepted an official request to postpone the event from Juss Sports Group, the promoter of the Chinese Grand Prix "in order to ensure the health and safety of the travelling staff, championship participants and fans".
Organisers say the event could be rescheduled later in the year if the situation improves.
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A spokesperson for Formula 1 said: "The Chinese Grand Prix has always been a very important part of the F1 calendar and the fans are always incredible.
"We all look forward to racing in China as soon as possible and wish everyone in the country the best during this difficult time."
The World Health Organisation (WHO) has said the new strain of coronavirus is to be called Covid-19.
As of Tuesday evening, a total of 1,358 people have been tested for coronavirus in the UK, of whom 1,350 were confirmed negative and eight positive, the Department of Health said.
