Motor racing-Chinese Grand Prix postponed due to coronavirus

Race organisers say they will continue to monitor the situation to assess the possibility of rescheduling the race for a later date. [Courtesy]

Formula One's Chinese Grand Prix has been postponed due to the recent outbreak of coronavirus in the country, the organisers said on Wednesday.

The FIA and Formula One said in a statement that they had jointly decided to postpone the race, which was scheduled for April 19 at the Shanghai International Circuit.