Chase Carey explains the task to reschedule the Australian Grand Prix

The Australian Grand Prix will not take place this weekend, but it may happen at a different time. According to Chase Carey, that is tricky because the circuit isn't a permanent place.

Should Zandvoort be postponed, a search for another place on the calendar will be made. An option would be to race the Dutch GP in the summer break. It will be more difficult for Melbourne because Albert Park is not a permanent circuit.

"We are trying to help the Australians to have this wonderful race at a different time. Only we cannot leave the infrastructure forever. We will dismantle it first and then discuss whether the race can take place at a later date," said Formula 1 boss Chase Carey to Auto, Motor und Sport.

Officially, the word 'cancelled' has been used so far, so that may mean that the race will no longer be run at all or that it will be overtaken at a later date. If they want to re-stage the race, there are still a lot of hurdles to take because of the facilities and infrastructure at Albert Park.