Stefano Domenicali has admitted this year’s Formula 1 world championship could begin with an extended stay in Bahrain. We reported earlier that plans for a replacement race at Portimao were in tatters due to Portugal’s worsening covid crisis. “Portugal has not yet been confirmed because the situation is not yet clear.”. Shanghai could take over in case of some other cancellations,” said the Italian. However, we have organised a championship of 23 races and I am still convinced that it can be achieved. Despite F1’s ongoing covid crisis, however, Domenicali said Formula 1 remains in good health. “The situation is already better than last year and we hope to return to normal by the end of the year.

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