Formula 1: French Grand Prix set to be postponed because of the coronavirus crisis

The French Grand Prix is set to be the next Formula 1 event to be postponed as a result of the coronavirus crisis.

French President Emmanuel Macron said in a televised address to the nation on Monday that restrictions on public events would continue until mid-July.

France’s round of the F1 championship is set to be held at the Circuit Paul Ricard, near Marseille, on 28 June.

F1 was unable to officially confirm the situation surrounding the race when contacted by BBC Sport. (Text and photo courtesy BBC)