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The Vietnam Formula One (F1) Grand Prix could take place later this year – but without any international spectators.

The decision was based on the developing coronavirus situation especially after WHO declared the outbreak as a global pandemic. Hanoi's authorities and F1 organizers will keep a close watch on the disease's newest developments. F1 organizers will do their best to bring the race back to Hanoi.

The Formula One VinFast Vietnam Grand Prix 2020 will be put on hold due to the complicated developments of the COVID-19 outbreak, announced organisers on March 13.

All football stadiums are being disinfected before new V-League season begins. Players, coaching staffs and media members will have to undergo preventive measure. Vietnam Football Joint stock company will continue to monitor the situation to determine if fans could attend upcoming matches.

The Vietnam National Administration of Tourism (VNAT) and the Vietnam Grand Prix Corporation (VGPC) on February 21 inked a cooperation agreement on promoting the country’s tourism in association with the Formula One race.

F1 organizers are amazed by Vietnam’s incredible pace. The finished racetrack will be handed over to the International Automobile Federation (FIA) in March 2020 and Vietnam will be ready for the world’s biggest race.

The Formula 1 (F1) Vietnam Grand Prix 2020 will still take place on April 5 as scheduled despite growing concerns over the novel coronavirus (SARS-CoV-2) that causes the acute respiratory disease COVID-19, the Hanoi Tourism Department announced on February 18.

Hanoi is working to finalise preparations for its first Formula One race which will take place in April in the capital city.

Images of the Hanoi Circuit pit building have been released ahead of the first-ever Vietnam Grand Prix that is set to take place on April 3-5.

The capital city of Hanoi is working to finalise preparations for its first Formula One race in April.

The only new street race in the Formula 1 World Championship is the F1 Hanoi Racetrack - F1 Vietnam Grand Prix - which will take place from 3rd to 5th April 2020 in Hanoi.

Formula One has released its schedule for 2020, with the first ever Vietnam Grand Prix set to be the third among 22 races of the year, an unprecedented number of yearly races in the event’s history.

Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison visited the construction site of the Vietnamese Formula 1 circuit project in Hanoi on August 23, voicing his belief that once taking place, the race will attract the world’s attention.

Formula One legend David Coulthard drove the Aston Martin Red Bull car and hit the streets of Hanoi on the night of April 20, in build up to the F1 race in the capital city.

Formula One legend David Coulthard drove the Aston Martin Red Bull car and hit the streets of Hanoi on the night of April 20, in build up to the F1 race in the capital city.

Work begins on F1 race track in Hanoi

Chairman of the Hanoi People’s Committee Nguyen Duc Chung thanked the International Automobile Federation (FIA) and its President Jean Todt for supporting the capital city in hosting the Formula One (F1) race by 2020 during a reception on March 19.

F1 is the highest class of single-seater auto racing sanctioned by the International Automobile Federation (FIA). Each F1 season consists of a series of races held in different countries.

Foreign media has reported on Vietnam’s hosting of a Formula One race in April 2020, becoming the third Southeast Asian nation to welcome the top-flight racing.

Foreign media has reported on Vietnam’s hosting of a Formula One race in April 2020, becoming the third Southeast Asian nation to welcome the top-flight racing.