Moto GP: Argentine Grand Prix cancelled for second consecutive year due to COVID-19

The race in Argentina was initially postponed until the final quarter of 2021 but now joins the Grands Prix in Australia, Thailand, Japan and Finland on the list of events cancelled this year due to travel restrictions.

Argentine Grand Prix has been cancelled for a second year running due to the COVID-19 pandemic. (FILE PHOTO)

The 2021 Moto GP season will have a total of 18 races and no more events will be added after organisers said on Saturday that the Argentine Grand Prix has been cancelled for a second year running due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

The race in Argentina was initially postponed until the final quarter of 2021 but now joins the Grands Prix in Australia, Thailand, Japan and Finland on the list of events cancelled this year due to travel restrictions.

Misano to host the #EmiliaRomagnaGP!#ArgentinaGP unfortunately cancelled for 2021

Full details regarding the remainder of the season here! #MotoGPhttps://t.co/9LJM6gT2EJ

— MotoGP™(@MotoGP) September 11, 2021

 

"The FIM, IRTA and Dorna Sports therefore regret to confirm the cancellation of the Gran Premio de la Republica Argentina due to force majeure," organisers said in a statement.

"The event was previously postponed, but the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, logistical restrictions and prior infrastructure damage have obliged the cancellation."

Misano, which is set to host a Grand Prix from September 17-19, will stage a second one from October 22-24 that will be called the "Made in Italy and Emilia-Romagna Grand Prix".