The last time the race was staged in Shanghai was in 2019.
PARIS - Formula One chiefs cancelled the China Grand Prix for a fourth straight year on Friday, citing continuing problems related to the COVID-19 pandemic.
"Formula 1 is assessing alternative options to replace the slot on the 2023 calendar and will provide an update on this in due course."
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