Brawn remains positive: 'We can still provide a comprehensive calendar''

Fifteen to eighteen races is the plan of Formula 1, but with the Grands Prix of Azerbaijan, Singapore and Japan cancelled, there are fewer and fewer places left where Formula 1 can still go. Ross Brawn, however, remains optimistic.

Brawn holds out hope

On Friday morning it was announced that the three races in Azerbaijan, Singapore and Japan will definitely not appear on the new Formula 1 calendar of 2020. Azerbaijan and Singapore are logistically not feasible as street races and Japan is stuck with flight restrictions. A shame for Formula 1, but Brawn looks further.

"Things are moving fast, but we still have time. We have many different options and we are confident we will have a great second half of the season. There is a possibility to have an extended European season with one or two other races if necessary. I think that Bahrain and Abu Dhabi will be the end of the season from what we can see at the moment. That gives us 10. We will find at least five or six good races in the middle," says Brawn.

European races

Brawn also revealed other European tracks that are being evaluated, such as Mugello, Imola, Portimao and Hockenheim, which are owned by Ferrari, and which are all being considered. Whether they appear on the calendar in the gap between the European races and Abu Dahbi and Bahrain is still a question for now.

"There are some good European circuits to which we can add one or two more races to make sure we have an extended season. We're not going to announce it yet because it's still a work in progress'', concludes Brawn.