Portuguese GP far from certain: 'Two races in Bahrain is an option'

The Formula One season starts in Bahrain, but what will happen after that is still very uncertain. In an online press event, Stefano Domenicali tried to give some clarity about the upcoming season.

Formula 1 wanted to return to a 'normal' season in 2021. A full calendar was set up again with the start in Australia. Meanwhile, the start in Australia has been moved, the winter test is in Bahrain and the races in Vietnam and China have been removed from the calendar for the time being. Domenicali would have preferred it otherwise.

Portugal still uncertain

''We all thought that this year would be better than last year, but that is not the case. We have the biggest calendar ever with 23 races and I still think we can make it, but we have to be flexible. Two races in Bahrain is a possibility, and the race in Portugal is not yet certain due to the conditions there,'' Domenicali said according to La Gazzetta dello Sport.

However, the Formula One CEO also has good news. ''I can confirm that the Grand Prix in Imola will go ahead. China is also on standby. The government has informed us that no events will be held there until the summer, but Shanghai is an important market for us and maybe they can still take over if another GP falls through," concludes Domenicali.