Formula One and Silverstone chiefs say they have until the end of April to decide if the British Grand Prix will go ahead in July.
The first eight F1 races of the 2020 season have been called off due to the coronavirus.
The Canadian Grand Prix is the next scheduled race, in mid-June, with the British Grand Prix due to take place just over a month later.
Last week, governing body Motorsport U.K. extended its suspension of events in Britain until the end of June.
With so many sporting events already canceled or postponed, it is unlikely Silverstone will be able to stage the event but organizers are keeping their options open.
"Silverstone and Formula 1 remain in close dialogue regarding the ongoing situation and are assessing the feasibility of holding the British Grand Prix on 17th-19th July," a joint statement from Silverstone and F1 said Wednesday.
"We fully appreciate that other U.K. sporting events in July have taken decisions regarding their events, but it is important to highlight that their logistics and sporting arrangements differ from Silverstone's and, therefore, our timeline gives us until the end of April to make a final decision.
"The safety of our fans, colleagues and the F1 community will be our priority and we will continue to engage with the appropriate authorities."
It is understood that F1 is keen to publish a revised calendar for the season before any further races are postponed.
The season-opening Australian Grand Prix was scrapped at the last minute after a McLaren employee who had traveled to Melbourne tested positive for the virus.
The Monaco Grand Prix has also been canceled, with others keen to find dates later in the year.
