“It is obviously very disappointing to postpone the inaugural running of the Bathurst International,” said Braid. The Australian Racing Group and Bathurst Regional … The first Bathurst International was then locked in for this November, the two-driver TCR race set to be supported by a first Mount Panorama appearance for the V8-powered S5000 series. “ARG and its team has now turned its full attention to the 2021 Bathurst 6 Hour, and we can’t wait to showcase a great production car race along with other exciting categories, live and free with our broadcast partner Seven, in April next year.”. it is obviously very disappointing to postpone the inaugural running of the Bathurst International.”. Australian Racing Group won the rights to a fifth Bathurst event last year, its bid centred around an international TCR endurance race. The first Bathurst International was then locked in for this November, the two-driver TCR race set to be supported by a first Mount Panorama appearance for the V8-powered S5000 series. “Council went through an extensive process to select a new fifth event for Mount Panorama and we can’t wait to see the event come to life next year.”. BATHURST, Australia (AP) — Ex-Formula One driver Rubens Barrichello will have to wait until next year to race on one of Australia's most iconic layouts. Next month’s debut Bathurst International event has been officially pushed back to 2021 thanks to ongoing COVID-19 restrictions in Australia, further delaying the start of the racing year for the Australian Racing Group. Officials said Wednesday the new event at Mount Panorama has been postponed until 2021 because of novel coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic restrictions. The Australian Racing Group and Bathurst Regional Council say the event could have gone ahead only if border restrictions were lifted and mandatory quarantine periods scrapped. “No stone was left unturned in the attempt to hold a viable and top class motorsport event, however the border restrictions that our competitors faced made it an impossible situation. won the rights to a fifth Bathurst event last year, The first Bathurst International was then locked in for this November, Motorsport Australia's December double-header at Sandown, Abiteboul: Top bosses could discuss Red Bull/Renault deal, Formula E champion da Costa gets RLL IndyCar test call-up, Mercedes: No safety concerns over Hamilton’s steering wheel, Red Bull says Hulkenberg an option for 2021 F1 seat, Grosjean's points finish won't influence Haas 2021 F1 decision, Rosenqvist to leave Ganassi and join Arrow McLaren SP, Carey warns against F1 history being "straightjacket" for change, Rinaldi replaces Davies in Ducati's 2021 WSBK line-up, Bathurst International postponed until 2021, Motorsport Australia planning December double-header. BATHURST, Australia — With the inaugural Bathurst International postponed, ex-Formula One driver Rubens Barrichello will have to wait until next year to race on one of Australia’s most iconic layouts. Sorry, your blog cannot share posts by email. The track, first used for racing in the late 1930s, also hosts Australia’s biggest domestic race each year, the Bathurst 1000, which is scheduled to be held Oct. 18. Bathurst is in central western New South Wales state about 200 kilometers (120 miles) from Sydney. However the onset of the pandemic saw the face of the event change, the TCR enduro replaced by sprint races as it became clear international teams and drivers wouldn't be able to make the trip. Race officials had also hoped to attract ex-Formula One drivers Jenson Button, Nico Rosberg and Fernando Alonso, although none of those drivers had been confirmed. For next year ’ s race has not been determined ARG-run Bathurst 6 Hour which... 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