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2023 F1 Chinese GP might get canceled reports veteran F1 journalist

China's strict COVID protocols mean an F1 race might not be feasible The 2023 is going to get canceled. That's the view of veteran journalist Joe Saward. In , Saward talked about how China's strict zero-COVID policy could prove to be a deterrent when it comes to holding a race at the venue. He expressed confidence in stating that there will be no Chinese GP next season. In his blog, he wrote about the possibility of the sport returning to China, stating: "Today we have China’s Guanyu Zhou but the Chinese are not yet getting excited. Things are a little complicated because I sense a new kind of caution in F1 about China. The 2023 race is going to be called off because of the zero-COVID policy. The Chinese leadership cannot let F1 bust all the rules without it stirring up trouble and that is the last thing that they want. So the race will have to go and maybe in 2024, they will get round to easing the lockdowns and getting on with life. At the same time, I feel that the view of China is changing. It is no longer viewed (as) the investment opportunity it once was and lots of Western companies are winding down their operations." BREAKING

The 2023 Chinese gp is cancelled due to the zero-COVID19 policy with COVID-19 still increasingBREAKINGThe 2023 Chinese gp is cancelled due to the zero-COVID19 policy with COVID-19 still increasing Saward also suggested that if things don't change soon, the sport could take a look at India as a market. The south Asian nation has a population of almost 1.4 billion at the moment, with an ever-growing F1 fanbase. He wrote: "China’s failure to condemn Russia’s attack on Ukraine has not gone down well in the West and President Xi’s combative attitude towards Taiwan is worrying. The sport cut all ties with Russia soon after the invasion of Ukraine – and would likely do the same if Taiwan was attacked. But, worse than that, there is a wariness about China that the leadership has created. I am sure they don’t give a monkey’s about F1, but it could mean that Formula 1 will move its targets to places in Asia where it is easier to do business. Yes, China has 1.4 billion people, but India has about the same. Perhaps if the Indians can get rid of their red tape and the sport might look again. Perhaps not."

Is F1 looking at a 23-race calendar

With dropping out, could the sport be looking at a 23-race calendar or will there be a replacement lined up? This is something that would be worth keeping an eye on because even this season, was supposed to be a part of the calendar only to lose out in the later stages.BREAKING: The 2023 Chinese Grand Prix will be cancelled

This is because of the ongoing zero-COVID policy in China with COVID-19 cases still rising.

BREAKING: The 2023 Chinese Grand Prix will be cancelledThis is because of the ongoing zero-COVID policy in China with COVID-19 cases still rising. In terms of replacements, there's Portimao available in Europe while the Turkish GP could make a return to the sport once again. Poll : 0 votes Quick Links More from Sportskeeda Thank You! Show More Comments No thanks Delete Cancel Update Reply ❮ ❯ No thanks Delete Cancel Update Reply ❮ ❯ Be the first one to comment on this story More from Sportskeeda Fetching more content... 1 Logout No Results Found