F1 targets 2020 season start on 5 July at the Austrian GP

With confirmation that the French Grand Prix has been called off, the next race on the original 2020 Formula 1 calendar is the Austrian Grand Prix on 5 July.

Ten races have been postponed or cancelled, but F1 CEO Chase Carey says the aim now is to start the delayed 2020 season at the Red Bull Ring in Spielberg.

“We’re targeting a start to racing in Europe through July, August and beginning of September, with the first race taking place in Austria on 3-5 July weekend,” said Carey.

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“September, October and November, would see us race in Eurasia, Asia and the Americas, finishing the season in the Gulf in December with Bahrain before the traditional finale in Abu Dhabi, having completed between 15-18 races. We will publish our finalised calendar as soon as we possibly can.

“We expect the early races to be without fans but hope fans will be part of our events as we move further into the schedule. We still have to work out many issues like the procedures for the teams and our other partners to enter and operate in each country.

“The health and safety of all involved will continue to be priority one and we will only go forward if we are confident we have reliable procedures to address both risks and possible issues.”

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No fans at British GP

Should the British Grand Prix go ahead on 19 July the Silverstone event will be held behind closed doors.

Silverstone managing director Stuart Pringle said in a statement: “We are unable to stage this year’s British Grand Prix in front of the fans at Silverstone.

“We have left this difficult decision for as long as possible, but it is abundantly clear given the current conditions in the country and the Government requirements in place now and for the foreseeable future, that a grand prix under normal conditions is just not going to be possible.

“We have consistently said that should we find ourselves in this position we will support Formula 1 as they seek to find alternative ways to enable F1 racing to take place this year.”

Which races have been called off?

• 15 March: Australian Grand Prix - cancelled
• 22 March: Bahrain Grand Prix - postponed
• 5 April: Vietnam Grand Prix - postponed
• 19 April: Chinese Grand Prix - postponed
• 3 May: Dutch Grand Prix - postponed
• 10 May: Spanish Grand Prix - postponed
• 14 May: Monaco Grand Prix - cancelled
• 7 June: Azerbaijan Grand Prix - postponed
• 14 June: Canadian Grand Prix - postponed
• 28 June: French Grand Prix - called off

F1 2020 calendar (subject to change)

Austrian GP

• When: 3-5 July
• Where: Red Bull Ring, Spielberg
• Race start time (UK time): 2.10pm on 5 July

British GP (behind closed doors)

• When: 17-19 July
• Where: Silverstone
• Race start time (UK time): 3.10pm on 19 July

Hungarian GP

• When: 31 July-2 August
• Where: Hungaroring, Budapest
• Race start time (UK time): 2.10pm on 2 August

Belgian GP

• When: 28-30 August
• Where: Circuit de Spa-Francorchamps
• Race start time (UK time): 2.10pm on 30 August

Italian GP

• When: 4-6 September
• Where: Autodromo Nazionale Monza
• Race start time (UK time): 2.10pm on 6 September

Singapore GP

• When: 18-20 September
• Where: Marina Bay Street Circuit, Singapore
• Race start time (UK time): 1.10pm on 20 September

Russian GP

• When: 25-27 September
• Where: Sochi Autodrom, Sochi
• Race start time (UK time): 12.10pm on 27 September

Japanese GP

• When: 9-11 October
• Where: Suzuka International Racing Course
• Race start time (UK time): 5.10am on 11 October

United States GP

• When: 23-25 October
• Where: Circuit of The Americas in Austin
• Race start time (UK time): 7.10pm on 25 October

Mexican GP

• When: 30 October-1 November
• Where: Autódromo Hermanos Rodríguez, Mexico City
• Race start time (UK time): 7.10pm on 1 November

Brazilian GP

• When: 13-15 November
• Where: Autódromo José Carlos Pace, São Paulo
• Race start time (UK time): 5.10pm on 15 November

Abu Dhabi GP

• When: 27-29 November
• Where: Yas Marina Circuit, Abu Dhabi
• Race start time (UK time): 1.10pm on 29 November

Teams, cars, drivers and race numbers

F1 TV coverage in the UK

What TV channel is F1 on in 2020?

A new multi-year deal between UK broadcasters Sky Sports and Channel 4 was confirmed last year. Sky Sports will show all races live in 2020 while Channel 4 will show free-to-air live coverage of the British GP and highlights of the other races.

Watch F1 on Now TV

Formula 1 fans can also watch the action live on Now TV. Viewers can subscribe to a Sky Sports Day Pass via Now TV for £9.99, the most economical way of watching each race.

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