Motorcycling news - Malaysian MotoGP 2021 pre-season testing sessions cancelled due to pandemic
ByEurosport
Updated 12/01/2021 at 16:11 GMT
MotoGP's pre-season testing sessions in Malaysia have been cancelled due to the Covid-19 pandemic, championship organisers have confirmed. Malaysia declared a nationwide state of emergency on Tuesday to curb the spread of the new coronavirus and organisers made this decision in light of the latest updates.
Pre-season testing for MotoGP in Malaysia has been cancelled due to a state of emergency declared in the country due to coronavirus.
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 on Tuesday 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 schedule.
The season is scheduled to start in Qatar on March 28.
Additional reporting from Reuters
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