Singapore Grand Prix cancelled

The Singapore Grand Prix has been called off this year and Formula 1 is assessing its options to replace the race, BBC Sport can reveal.

F1 and the Singapore authorities agreed it will not be possible to hold the event in the context of immigration restrictions in the city state.

Other races later in 2021 could also fall prey to the coronavirus pandemic.

Turkey, China and a second race at Austin in the USA are all under consideration as replacements.

F1 declined to comment specifically on the cancellation of Singapore, which had been scheduled for the weekend of 1-3 October.

A spokesperson said: "We continue to work with all promoters during this fluid time and have plenty of options to adapt if needed."

Singapore is one of the countries that has managed the pandemic and kept infections low by strict immigration restrictions and a comprehensive test-and-trace system.