The Chinese Grand Prix has been cancelled for the fourth year in a row as the country tries to curb the spread of coronavirus with strict measures.
Formula 1 said the Shanghai event, scheduled for 16 April 2023, would not happen “due to ongoing difficulties presented by the COVID-19 situation”.
The sport is now facing a four-week hole in the calendar with the defunct round in China sandwiched between races in Melbourne on 2 April and Azerbaijan on 30 April.
But it is understood that F1 bosses are talking to a number of interested venues about filling the gap to ensure a record 24 rounds still go ahead.
A statement from F1 said: “Formula 1 can confirm, following dialogue with the promoter and relevant authorities, that the 2023 Chinese Grand Prix will not take place due to the ongoing difficulties presented by the COVID-19 situation.
“Formula 1 is assessing alternative options to replace the slot on the 2023 calendar and will provide an update on this in due course.”
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