🔒The world of motorsport in lockdown

[Forward to a friend]( [Facebook]( [Twitter]( [Instagram]( [YouTube]( [RSS]( Dear reader, we are living through an unprecedented period in our lifetimes. The frightening Covid-19 pandemic has affected our daily lives, and sadly killed many thousands across the world. Our passion, motorsport, is also a victim. Through this spell, spare a thought for those working in the motorsport industry. Times are tough in all walks of life, but a ‘sports entertainment’ business such as this will be hit hard. The motorsports event calendar is in stasis right now, as you can read in our analysis of the current picture, below. With no end to this in sight, don’t give up hope. Keep listening to advice from the likes of WHO and local measures in your area, we will get through this in time. Stay tuned as we bring you the very latest developments. Charles Bradley, Global Editor in Chief[motorsport.com]( E D I T O R ' S C H O I C E [Coronavirus: When will motorsport resume in 2020?]( The global coronavirus pandemic has caused sporting events around the world to be postponed and cancelled, with Formula 1, Formula E and MotoGP among them. J O N A T H A N N O B L E [Pirelli F1 member tests positive for coronavirus in Australia]( A member of Pirelli's Formula 1 operations has tested positive for coronavirus following tests conducted by Australian authorities. J O N A T H A N N O B L E [McLaren issues update on coronavirus-affected staff]( McLaren racing director Andrea Stella and other key figures from the team have volunteered to remain in Melbourne for the next two weeks, to help support their colleagues who remain in quarantine for coronavirus. J O N A T H A N N O B L E [Red Bull would have protested Mercedes' DAS in Australia]( Red Bull was poised to protest Mercedes at the Australian Grand Prix if the German car manufacturer had run with its Dual Axis Steering (DAS) system, Motorsport.com has learned. A D A M C O O P E R [Alfa Romeo: It would've been "unfair" to race without McLaren]( Alfa Romeo Formula 1 team boss Fred Vasseur says that running the Australian GP without McLaren would have been unfair on the British team. Download the new Motorsport app today! Get all the lates news, photos, live coverage, insights and stats from your favorite racing series: Formula 1, MotoGP, WRC, Formula E, WEC, Indycar NASCAR and many more. Available on M O T O R S P O R T . C O M [Tech insight: The changes Red Bull made for the Australian GP]( A look at the changes Red Bull Racing made to its car for the Australian Grand Prix. G A R Y W A T K I N S [April decision for Le Mans 24 Hours amid coronavirus crisis]( A decision on whether this year's Le Mans 24 Hours will go ahead in June will be made next month. D A V I D M A L S H E R - L O P E Z [GP St. Pete announces ticket plan – and fans are not happy]( Green Savoree Racing Promotions has announced that those who purchased tickets for the canceled Firestone Grand Prix of St. Petersburg can defer these to apply to other GSRP races this season or next year’s St. Pete race, but several fans are asking for a refund. Received this email from a friend? Sign up to receive the INSIDER Newsletter from Motorsport.com which includes the latest news and inside views, direct from the experts. [Subscribe]( [Facebook]( [Twitter]( [Instagram]( [YouTube]( [RSS]( Copyright © 2020 Motorsport.com, Inc., All rights reserved. Top news of the week. Our mailing address is: Motorsport.com, Inc. 5972 NE 4th AvenueMiami, FL 33137 [Add us to your address book]( Want to change how you receive these emails? You can [update your preferences]( or [unsubscribe from this list](. Copyright © MOTORSPORT NETWORK. All rights reserved.