S'pore F1 night race cancelled again

Due to Covid-19.

Zhangxin Zheng | June 05, 2021, 12:18 AM

The 2021 Formula 1 Singapore Airlines Singapore Grand Prix has officially been cancelled.

This was announced by the race promoter Singapore GP Pte Ltd (Singapore GP) on the night of June 4.

Singapore GP cited "ongoing safety and logistic concerns brought about by the Covid-19 pandemic" as reasons behind the cancellation.

Singapore GP's deputy chairman, Colin Syn, described the decision to be an "incredibly difficult" but a necessary one.

Syn added that health and safety of participants, staff and volunteers are their "number one concern".

Singapore Tourism Board, Director of Sports, Ong Ling Lee said that the agency is working closely with Singapore GP, Formula 1 and other government agencies to "determine the future of the race".

Further details of the discussion will be announced in due course, the statement said.

Ticket holders who deferred their 2020 tickets to the 2021 race will be fully refunded and they will be contacted by Singapore GP.

This is the second year that F1 night race has been cancelled due to Covid-19.

Top image via Singapore GP/Facebook