With regard to the death of George Floyd, Formula One champion Lewis Hamilton condemned Ecclestone for his "ignorant" comments about racism after the sport had distanced itself from the 89-year-old.
"We hope they will make a real difference to hospitals across the UK by reducing demand on intensive care staff and beds, as well as helping patients recover without the need for more ventilators.
Preparation of the street circuit, which requires the installation of extensive safety fencing and barriers as well as the sealing of drain covers and asphalting, would have had to start soon.
Earlier it was stated no fans will be admitted to Formula One's season-opening Australian Grand Prix if the race goes ahead, the Victoria state premier Daniel Andrews said on Friday.
McLaren said one team member had self-isolated in the hotel as a precaution.
Photographs of the skywriting were widely shared online but it was unclear who was responsible for them.
Organizers suspended ticket sales on Saturday as they assessed how many spectators would be allowed to attend the race.
The Chinese Grand Prix scheduled for Shanghai on April 19 has been called off as a result of the virus, which emerged in the central Chinese province of Hubei late last year.
"I think we do expect information from them (the Chinese promoter) imminently," Carey told Reuters in an interview at a conference in the Azeri capital and Formula One host Baku.
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