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Formula 1 has added Mugello in Italy and Sochi, Russia to 2020 calendar. Races will be held in September bringing the total number of races to 10 this season.


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Awesome, the more the merrier! :Cheering:

Mugello should be interesting as I have only seen MotoGP races on the circuit till now. Scuderia Ferrari's own backyard, should be an interesting fight. They would not wan't to mess this one up..

Three new races have been added to this year's calendar, Portugal as well as classic circuits, Imola and Nurburgring.


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Formula One confirms it's not possible to host races in Brazil, USA & Canada this year.

Formula 1 said the decision was “due to the fluid nature of the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, local restrictions and the importance of keeping communities and our colleagues safe”, and had been made after ongoing discussions and close collaboration with the respective partners in the affected countries.

Chase Carey, Chairman and CEO of Formula 1, said that he looked forward to welcoming the races back to the schedule in 2021:

“We want to pay tribute to our incredible partners in the Americas and look forward to being back with them next season when they will once again be able to thrill millions of fans around the world,” he said.

News Source - https://www.formula1.com/en/latest/a...s3T8BbIQS.html

Its common sense, Canada excepted, the US and Brazil has been totally indifferent to the virus containment. Too much of a risk. Canada cancellation is collateral damage

I can't wait for the Imola return, what a mega track! Even though the high speed bowl of Monza is amazing, the races it has witnessed in the recent past have been anything but amazing.

Mercedes, with better tyre management and top speed on demand thanks to 'Dual Axis Steering' and even better package will smash all lap records by 0.5-1 sec. Remaining pieces will be picked up by either Red Bull or Racing Point.

Perez ruled out as he tests positive for Coronavirus.

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Ohh, that's bad news for Racing Point. He was showing good pace. Gutierez and Nico Hulkenberg could step in place of Perez.

On a slightly selfish note, need to swap Perez from my Fantasy League team! :)

Wonder what the rules are for such cases, will fantasy teams with Perez continue to score points based on Hulkenberg's performance?

Whoever drives the team car under these circumstances, constructors points go (if any) to the team.

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Of course!
Sorry for not being specific, my question was related to Fantasy F1 teams that @dmplog was talking about. stupid:

Yeah, still remember when Luca Badoer swapped places with Massa who got injured in that horrific accident due to the flying suspension element from the Williams at the 2009 Hungarian GP. He didn't score any points though, could barely stay within the 107% rule :D

You made an interesting point - I jumped the gun and swapped him!

You can swap him again, subs won't count till the teams get locked before Q1.
If you are not aware already, that's the way to increase your team value as the drivers/team prices keep changing on daily basis.

The 2020 San Marino GP weekend will have only 1 practice session! That too on Saturday, this is great news for people who want proper on track action instead of the processional races that we normally get, exclude the last 3 laps of the British GP :).

This should turn out to be similar to the 2018 US GP weekend where everyone was limited due to limited practice running. And what a race that one turned out to be, with Kimi just edging out Hamilton and Verstappen. Hoping for a similar San Marino GP!