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How delayed 2020 offers the chance for an experiment

It's still unknown when the MotoGP season - or any racing for that matter - will be able to resume thanks to the escalating coronavirus pandemic. But with a glut of postponed events set to be held towards the end of the year, MotoGP should consider experimenting with event formats to ease the strain on those working in the paddock once the action does resume

As the coronavirus pandemic fails to relent its deathly grip on the world, sport across the globe has been hit by unprecedented delays and cancellation as series bosses and governing bodies try to plot some sort of course through the chaos.

Last week, it was confirmed that the 2020 Formula 1 season won't start until at least June, as was expected when the farcical cancellation of the season-opening Australian Grand Prix came to pass. The Dutch and Spanish Grands Prix join Bahrain and Vietnam as events seeking a new home on a calendar yet to be drawn up, while Melbourne clings desperately to hope that it can find a slot and Monaco organisers set their sights on next year.

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Author Lewis Duncan

Lewis Duncan is Autosport's International Editor and primary motorcycle racing reporter. A motorsport fan from a young age, Lewis became interested in journalism when he won the star letter competition in the February 2012 issue of F1 Racing Magazine. A member of the Autosport Academy from 2017, Lewis became a freelance motorcycle racing correspondent for Autosport in 2019 before becoming a full-time staffer in 2020 as International Editor.

While MotoGP coverage is his priority, Lewis also covers World Superbikes and road racing across the Motorsport Network, and hosts the Tank Slappers Podcast. He has also occasionally commentated on 750 Motor Club meetings. Away from motorsport, Lewis is a keen record collector with a collection unashamedly largely featuring Iron Maiden and Rush and an avid guitar player.