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The Formula 1 announced Friday that the Bahrain and Vietnam Grand Prixs have been postponed due to the continued global spread of coronavirus.

"Formula 1 and the FIA say they will continue to work closely with the race promoters in Bahrain and Vietnam to monitor the situation and study the viability of potential alternative dates for both races," Formula 1 said on its website.

It stated that Formula 1 and the FIA expect the 2020 championship to begin in Europe at the beginning of June, adding that:" This will be regularly reviewed."

“The global situation regarding COVID-19 is fluid