The second edition of the FIA Motorsport Games, initially planned for October, has been postponed until 2021.
Motorsport’s governing body created the multi-discipline event last year, with the first edition being staged at Vallelunga in Italy.
This year it was due to be held at Paul Ricard in October but it has been delayed by 12 months due to the likelihood of clashes with other rearranged events.
The FIA added that allowing National Sporting Authorities to focus on more pressing matters was another reason behind the event’s postponement.
“Unfortunately, due to the Covid 19 crisis, we have decided to postpone the 2020 Motorsport Games to next year,” said FIA President Jean Todt.
“It will leave the opportunity to ASNs, the teams and our promoter SRO to be better prepared.
“I take the opportunity to wish the best to the Circuit Paul Ricard which celebrated its 50th anniversary last Sunday and to thank them for welcoming the next FIA Motorsport Games.”
Stephane Ratel, CEO of promoter SRO, added: “Moving the second edition of the FIA Motorsport Games to 2021 is the correct course of action.
“The event was conceived as a late-season contest with each nation represented by its most talented competitors, but many series will now race further into the year than anticipated, meaning it would have fallen during a very busy period.
“To avoid this conflict, we will begin planning for 2021 and are pleased to have confirmed a revised date at Circuit Paul Ricard.
“I am grateful that this decision has been reached in such good time and believe that the second edition of the FIA Motorsport Games will ultimately be stronger for it.”
