Speculation can begin after cancelled Japan GP: 'Two trips to America?'

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11:29, 18 Aug 2021

The Formula 1 circus will not go to Japan this season. For the second year in a row, the Japanese Grand Prix can not take place because of the coronavirus. Online people show their disappointment because Suzuka is a popular place for teams, drivers and fans.

No GP in Japan

It was in the air for quite some time already, but the Japanese Grand Prix will not take place in 2021 either. The Olympic Games were still organised in this country, but due to the increasing number of infections, the government of Japan has no choice but to cancel this race. Many people are of course disappointed about this.

Suzuka is a favourite circuit for many people. Honda and Red Bull Racing are disappointed that they don't have a fitting farewell for Honda at home but also drivers like Sainz are sad that he can't race at the legendary track this year. Read the reactions to the news below.

BWT Alpine Formula One Team

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We’re sad we can't race with you this year in Japan. To our Japanese fans, we can't wait to see you again in 2022 💙

Formula 1

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BREAKING: The 2021 Japanese Grand Prix has been cancelled 速報：2021日本グランプリ中止 #JapaneseGP 🇯🇵 #F1

9:10 AM · Aug 18, 2021

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Ah man that’s a shame. Understandable of course. Can’t wait to return to this fabulous country soon.

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BREAKING: The 2021 Japanese Grand Prix has been cancelled 速報：2021日本グランプリ中止 #JapaneseGP 🇯🇵 #F1

9:03 AM · Aug 18, 2021

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Atlassian Williams F1 Team

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Japan, we miss you! 🇯🇵 We'll be back in 2022. See you then 🤝

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BREAKING: The 2021 Japanese Grand Prix has been cancelled 速報：2021日本グランプリ中止 #JapaneseGP 🇯🇵 #F1

9:01 AM · Aug 18, 2021

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🇯🇵 Sad to hear the Japanese GP has been canceled. One of my favorite circuits of the season, a very special country and incredible fans! We will miss you a lot.

8:59 AM · Aug 18, 2021

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One of my all time favorites #JapaneseGP 🇯🇵 and in Suzuka. Will wait for next season🤞

Formula 1

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BREAKING: The 2021 Japanese Grand Prix has been cancelled 速報：2021日本グランプリ中止 #JapaneseGP 🇯🇵 #F1

8:50 AM · Aug 18, 2021

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Honda Racing F1

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Unfortunately we won't get one last home race in Japan 😫 But we know we'll be taking your support everywhere we go ❤️🇯🇵 #PoweredByHonda

8:29 AM · Aug 18, 2021

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A shame to lose Suzuka once more, but it was somehow inevitable despite @F1's promise to create a bubble by using charter flights and restricting personnel to hotels & track etc. On top of that UK red zones are creating a scheduling nightmare so I suspect we will see many changes

8:17 AM · Aug 18, 2021

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Olav Mol®️

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Jammer deze, was altijd n toffe race…

Oracle Red Bull Racing

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The #JapaneseGP has been cancelled 😫 Stay safe and we can't wait to see you all next year 🇯🇵

8:07 AM · Aug 18, 2021

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Jack Plooij

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GP Japan gaat niet door… toch 2x USA?? 😵‍💫😵‍💫

8:03 AM · Aug 18, 2021

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