Malaysian MotoGP testing cancelled due to pandemic

13 Jan 2021 • 10:37 AM MYT
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REUTERS, Jan 13 — MotoGP’s pre-season testing in Malaysia has been cancelled due to the Covid-19 pandemic, championship organisers said on Tuesday.

The tests — a shakedown and official session — were due to take place at Sepang circuit in February but Malaysia declared a nationwide state of emergency yesterday to curb the spread of the new coronavirus.

The emergency could last until August 1.

“The ongoing Covid-19 pandemic and the resulting lockdowns and complications have obliged the cancellation of both events,” MotoGP said in a statement.

A test at Qatar’s Losail International Circuit from March 10-12 remained on.

The season is scheduled to start in Qatar on March 28.

— Reuters

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