Japanese Grand Prix cancelled due to ‘ongoing complexities’ of Covid pandemic

It is the second year in a row that the race has not taken place because of the Covid-19 pandemic

The 2021 Japanese Grand Prix will not take place as scheduled (Tim Goode/PA)

The 2021 Japanese Grand Prix has been cancelled due to the ongoing coronavirus situation in the country.

The Suzuka race was set for October 10, following the successful staging of the Olympic Games in Tokyo, but will now not take place following discussions with Formula One and the Japanese Government.