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2016 world champion Nico Rosberg has been banned from the F1 paddock after deciding not to get vaccinated against coronavirus.

Rome will continue to host a round on the Formula E calendar for a further five years, with the all-electric series racing around a new track layout.

Dr Nicola Cilloni, overseeing the treatment of MotoGP team boss Fausto Gresini, says that the 59-year-old 's condition is 'still serious' with his lungs 'hit hard by the disease [Covid] and an overlapping infection'.

As a result of tightening Covid restrictions in Malaysia , the FIM, IRTA and Dorna Sports have officially announced the cancellation of both the 2021 S

UPDATE: Sepang MotoGP tests now officially cancelled .

Dr Nicola Cilloni of the Alberto Pizzardi Hospital’s Intensive Care Unit in Bologna has provided the latest update on the condition of MotoGP team boss Fausto Gresini.

The first multi-team MotoGP test since the end of lockdown began at Misano this (Tuesday) morning. All six race riders from Concession manufacturers Aprilia and KTM are present for this week's private outing, plus the Ducati (Michele Pirro) and Suzuki (Sylvain Guintoli) test teams.

MotoGP is taking no chances in terms of the safety protocol for its new season-opening races at Jerez, on July 19 and 26. In the words of MotoGP Medical Director Dr. Ángel Charte "we cannot fail".

In the face of the coronavirus pandemic, Formula 1 has had to adopt a raft of brand new hygiene protocols to ensure the safety of drivers and team staff in their bid to go racing this season. 

Like the rest of the MotoGP paddock, Yamaha team director Massimo Meregalli greeted the publication of the new-look 2020 calendar with joy and relief. But he also underlined that the coronavirus-era world championship will be very different to the seasons before.

The coronavirus pandemic has caused an unprecedented level of disruption to this year's MotoGP World Championship season. The resulting financial consequences have also forced much of the paddock into 'survival mode' until racing can restart.

The MotoGP World Championship planned to hold its biggest ever 20-round season in 2020.

Silverstone would be open to hosting two successive behind closed doors grands prix to help Formula 1’s bid to complete a world championship season in 2020.

Red Bull boss Christian Horner has urged Formula 1 to “think out of the box” and believes the introduction of customer cars would help the smaller teams survive the coronavirus crisis.

Ferrari is the latest Formula 1 team to turn its efforts into helping fight the coronavirus crisis by producing valves for respirators and protective masks.

McLaren team principal Andreas Seidl feels among numerous challenges Formula 1 faces with returning to racing a general backing from the public and fans will be essential.

World Superbike chief Gregorio Lavilla admits organisers are heading towards a point when it can no longer reshuffle rounds and “will have to consider cancellations as the only possible option” after calling off the Imola round.

Bernie Ecclestone says he would radically change Formula 1 in the wake of the coronavirus crisis to ensure all teams survive and also improve the show.

Six Formula 1 drivers have joined together with other racers to start a new simulation racing championship to raise funds for a coronavirus charity over the next week.

Renault has become the latest Formula 1 team to announce widescale cutbacks amid the shutdown period caused by the coronavirus pandemic, with the “vast majority” of its race team staff put into furlough while its engine factory has been moved on to a part-time schedule.

As the coronavirus halts Formula 1 and the rest of the wider world, here’s how the sport is helping to respond to the crisis and the measures taken so far.

Senior MotoGP figures are under no illusions about the complexity of holding world championship races in 2020, even after the worst of the coronavirus has passed.

With the halt to racing caused by the coronavirus wreaking havoc on team finances, Dorna has confirmed it will be providing assistance to the Independent MotoGP outfits to 'guarantee their economic well-being.'

It is said that times of crisis and disaster can bring out the best in humankind, and seven Formula 1 teams are showing exactly why amid the ongoing coronavirus pandemic.