Major motor event canceled in Switzerland due to the Coronavirus
F1 News
The Coronavirus has already delayed the Grand Prix of China, but will it cause more problems on the Formula 1 calendar? Closer to home, in Switzerland, a huge motor event has now been cancelled.
Mike Stainton announces on his twitter channel that the Geneva Motor show has been cancelled. The event was to take place in Geneva from 5 to 15 March, but the organization is holding a press conference at 11:30 am to cancel the event.
Can confirm exhibitors are already receiving formal notification from #genevamotorshow organisers confirming the event is cancelled. #GimsSwiss #gims2020 #coronavirus. Organisers holding a press conf at 11.30 CET.
— Mike Stainton (@MikeStainton) February 28, 2020
Impact on Formula 1
At the Formula 1 paddock in Barcelona, team bosses have not yet revealed anything about the virus and the potential problems it may cause for the Formula 1 season, but on the paddock, GPblog reporters have noticed that Chase Carey will talk to all teams.
Liberty Media (F1's owners) CEO Chase Carey stopping by all of the teams' motorhomes in the paddock.
— Nicolás Quarles van Ufford (@Nico_QvU) February 28, 2020
The teams, the #F1 and the FIA have a meeting later today regarding the coronavirus outbreak - maybe he's sharing some pre-meeting notes? pic.twitter.com/g5WGnUdqzU