Thailand Grand Prix is postponed due to Coronavirus
MotoGP The event in Qatar was also called off
The world of sport continues to suffer at the hands of the Coronavirus, this time with authorities in Thailand having decided to postpone the MotoGP event in Thailand until further notice.
This will be the second MotoGP event to be postponed or cancelled after the Qatar GP was called off for similar reasons.
There are currently 43 cases of Coronavirus infections in Thailand and the Thai ministry of health announced the decision to put off the event after holding a governmental committee meeting.
"I'm only saying it's postponed, not cancelled," Thai health minister and deputy prime minister Anutin Charnvirakul told the media.
"We have to be aware of what is going on around the world and think about what is best for the country and the participants."
The event in Thailand was supposed to be the inaugural race of the season after the cancellation in Qatar, but it is now hoped the season will begin with the US GP in Austin, Texas, on April 6.
The race organisers are now looking for potential dates to hold the Thai Grand Prix in September or October.