F1 reviews holding races to replace canceled Azerbaijan GP

F1 is now looking at an increasingly Euro-centric calendar this year. However, the sport is still confident of fulfilling its aim of holding a World Championship with 15-18 grand prix despite the postponement or cancellation of the first ten events of the original 22-race schedule, including the Japanese, Singapore and Azerbaijan Grand Prix.

F1 stated it has "made significant progress with existing and new promoters on the revised calendar and been particularly encouraged by the interest that has been shown by new venues," according to BBC.

Eight races in Europe, running from early July to early September and starting with two events on consecutive weekends in Austria on 3-5 and 10-12 July, have been announced.

It is now almost certain that two grand prix at Germany's Hockenheim track will be added later in September.

Italy's Mugello circuit, owned by Ferrari, is prepared to host a race if necessary.

Moreover, F1 is still exploring the possibility of reviving the postponed Canadian Grand Prix in Montreal on a September date before the onset of the Quebec winter.

However they play out, F1 is likely to move on to Sochi for the Russian Grand Prix in early October after these events.

But there is considerable uncertainty over the races in the United States, Mexico, and Brazil - three countries where the coronavirus outbreaks are among the worst in the world.