Bahrain grand prix to be held without spectators due to coronavirus concerns

That's correct. The 2020 Bahrain Grand Prix, which was scheduled to take place on March 22, 2020, has been confirmed to be held behind closed doors due to concerns over the spread of the COVID-19 pandemic.

The decision was made by the Bahrain International Circuit (BIC) and the Formula 1 (F1) governing body, the Fédération Internationale de l'Automobile (FIA), in consultation with the Bahraini government and health authorities.

The move is aimed at minimizing the risk of transmission of the virus, which has already affected many countries around the world. The event will still go ahead as planned, but without spectators in attendance.

The F1 season was already facing uncertainty due to the pandemic, with several races having been postponed or cancelled. The Bahrain Grand Prix was one of the few events that was still scheduled to take place, but the decision to hold it behind closed doors is a significant blow to the sport and its fans.

It's worth noting that the decision to hold the event without spectators is not unique to Bahrain. Several other sports events and competitions have been held behind closed doors or postponed due to the pandemic, including the Italian Grand Prix, the Chinese Grand Prix, and the NBA and NHL seasons.