Finland MotoGP Grand Prix at Kymiring postponed

KymiRing

MotoGP's return to Finland has been put on hold due to the coronavirus pandemic, bringing the total number of cancelled or postponed races up to 11.

The race to take place at the newly-constructed KymiRing 100km outside of Helsinki on July 12th.

However, the outbreak of COVID-19 put the event under serious doubt.

Though an official communication from Dorna on the postponement of the Finnish GP, race organizers released a statement on Friday.

"The decision to postpone the Finnish MotoGP race is made by Dorna Sports, which owns rights of the competition," the statement began.

"The Finnish government has recommended that events for more than 500 people not be held before August due to the coronavirus pandemic.

"Decision of postponement of the MotoGP Finland competition is made by Dorna Sports and race track owner KymiRing in accordance with the instructions of the Finnish Government.

"Dorna Sports has promised to announce the future of MotoGP in Finland as soon as possible."