The 2016 Moscow ePrix, originally scheduled for June 4, has been dropped from the calendar “due to recent and unforeseen circumstances related to road closures,” according to the official series website.
The race was scheduled to be the ninth round of the 11-round 2015-2016 Formula E season. With no replacement race named, the schedule now drops to 10 races.
While it is unfortunate news not to race in Moscow on June 4, we looked at a number of alternative options as a replacement but were not able to find a viable solution on that specific date,” said Formula E CEO Alejandro Agag. “We explored all possibilities including returning to Monaco, but regrettably couldn’t organize the change of venue on such short notice. I’d like to express my thanks to HSH Prince Albert II of Monaco, Mr. Michel Boeri, and the Automobile Club de Monaco who did their utmost to see Formula E return to the streets of the Principality for season two. We will now focus on the three remaining races in Berlin and the double-header in London, which I’m sure will deliver a thrilling conclusion in the battle for the championship.”
The next round of the 2015-2016 FIA Formula E championship takes place in Berlin on Saturday, May 21.
