The race was scheduled to take place on Sunday, 10 October. It would have been the second of four races to be held in October with the others being the Turkish, United States and Mexican Grand Prix's.

Formula 1 announced the cancellation of the race in a brief statement.

“Following ongoing discussions with the promoter and authorities in Japan the decision has been taken by the Japanese government to cancel the race this season due to ongoing complexities of the pandemic in the country.

“Formula 1 is now working on the details of the revised calendar and will announce the final details in the coming weeks.

“Formula 1 has proven this year, and in 2020, that we can adapt and find solutions to the ongoing uncertainties and is excited by the level of interest in locations to host Formula 1 events this year and beyond.”

The next race on the calendar is next week’s Belgian Grand Prix at the iconic Circuit de Spa-Francorchamps.

@MorganPiek OFM Sport