MotoGP has confirmed the cancellation of Italian GP for 2020 season as Mugello Circuit is in news to host a F1 grand prix.
The Italian GP becomes the ninth MotoGP event to be cancelled for the 2020 season as Mugello has pulled itself out from hosting the grand prix amid stories of it staging a F1 race after Ferrari giving it an all-clear as COVID-19 wrecks all the motoring calender.
In an interview to La Stampa, Mattia Binotto first revealed about Ferrari giving permission to Mugello to host a F1 race and Racefans.net followed it up with more details, which talked about the Italian manufacturer making the grand prix as its 1000th event. Although it is not clear if the circuit meets the demands of safety/standard set by the FIA.
The news of Italian GP not happening further solidifies the F1 scenario as it joins Qatar, Germany, Finland, Netherlands, Britain, Australia and Japan in the cancellation list of MotoGP, which is aiming to have European rounds until mid-November.
Paolo Poli, CEO of Mugello Circuit stated: “Despite the communal effort made to find a practical solution, the impossibility of staging a MotoGP event that is open to spectators, as well as the difficulties that have arisen from this exceptional situation, have not allowed us to find a new date for the Italian GP.
“I would like to thank all of our fans who have supported and encouraged us during these months, and invite them back to Mugello in 2021 for what will be, as always, one of the most iconic events of the season.”
At the same time, Carmelo Ezpeleta, CEO of Dorna Sports, added: “It is with a heavy heart that we announce the cancellation of Mugello. Sadly, we were not able to find a solution to the logistical and operational issues resulting from the pandemic and rearranged calendar to enable us to visit the venue this season.
“It is a great loss as Mugello is one of the most beautiful circuits in the world and one we are very proud to call the home of the Italian GP. On behalf of Dorna, I would like to thank the fans for the understanding and patience they have shown as we wait for the situation to improve. We very much look forward to returning to Mugello next season for another stunning weekend of racing.”
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