Rally Argentina postponed due to coronavirus

Le WRC does not escape the coronavirus pandemic. If the first three rounds of the season (Rally Monte-Carlo, Sweden and Mexico currently underway) will have been contested normally, not counting the exceptional mild weather in Sweden, Rally Argentina is the first WRC event to be postponed due to Covid-19.

The Albicelestes authorities did not hesitate for a single second in the face of the spread of the virus, which for the moment remains less widespread in Latin America.

“The Government of the Argentine Republic today announced measures to prevent the spread of the virus, states the press release. Led by the provincial government of Córdoba, the decision was made with the unanimous agreement of the WRC promoter, the FIA ​​and the event organizer, the Automobile Club Argentino (ACA). »

“We understand that the priority of the Argentine authorities is to prevent the spread of this virus in their country, especially during events where large numbers of people gather, says Oliver Ciesla, head of the WRC.

We are sorry for the postponement and all parties will work closely together to identify a possible new date for the event. »

The question of holding the Rally of Portugal, scheduled for May, inevitably arises, with Europe being increasingly affected by the coronavirus.