Method E on Thursday cancelled its Paris race attributable to restrictions linked to the COVID-19 pandemic and stated E-Prix races deliberate for Seoul and the Chinese language resort of Sanya remained unsure.

The seventh season of the all-electric sequence, now an FIA-sanctioned world championship, begins in Saudi Arabia on Feb. 26 and 27 with two evening races in Diriyah.

“The present well being and security concerns make the particular organisation of the celebrated Paris E-Prix round Les Invalides too complicated in Season Seven,” Method E stated in a press release.

“Due to this fact, it has been agreed with the Metropolis of Paris to plan as a substitute for the Season Eight version.”

A revised calendar operating to June takes the variety of races to eight, with extra to be confirmed within the early European spring.

“We’re dedicated to delivering a world calendar that befits our first season as a world championship,” stated chief government Jamie Reigle.

Rome’s April 10 slot was confirmed, with Valencia taking the April 24 weekend initially earmarked for Paris. Monaco’s Might 8 date stays unchanged.

The Moroccan metropolis of Marrakesh was slotted in for Might 22, a day earlier than Seoul would have featured, and races within the Chilean capital Santiago postponed from January have been rescheduled for June 5 and 6.

China’s March 13 spherical was already on maintain, together with Mexico Metropolis.

Method E stated strict protocols in partnership with host cities would guarantee well being and security. Final season led to August with six races in Berlin after a spate of cancellations.

Valencia’s E-Prix will happen on the Ricardo Tormo circuit, the place groups have examined for the previous three years, exterior the jap Spanish metropolis.