What a shambles, Aus GP is finally called off
Formula 1 has finally come to its senses, calling off the Australian GP after McLaren withdrew when a staff member fell ill with the coronavirus.
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A ‘locked down’ Aus GP was an option
Formula 1 could have run behind closed doors in Melbourne, however, instead the FIA and the Australian GP promoters decided to cancel the grand prix.
Confusion reigns in Melbourne as FP1 approaches
Despite McLaren's withdrawal from the Australian GP after a team member tested positive for coronavirus, the race is still set to go ahead.
Australian GP promoters issue update on coronavirus tests
The Australian Grand Prix Corporation have issued an update as the coronavirus continues to threaten the race, while confirming a ninth person has now been tested.
Three F1 team personnel showing fever signs
McLaren and Haas staff are at the centre of coronavirus fears after three staff members were self-isolated after showing signs of the virus.
We’re heading into the unknown in Melbourne
Fingers crossed, but the Australian Grand Prix seems to have withstood the coronavirus and we can look forward to kicking off the 2020 season.
Coronavirus scare at Melbourne hotel
A hotel in close proximity to the Albert Park street circuit has reported a case of Covid-19 but Australian GP organsiers are confident the race will go ahead as planned.
Melbourne ‘hopeful’ but not ‘certain’
Melbourne's preparations for the Australian GP continue, however, events chief Martin Pakula says there is no "absolute certainty" that the race will take place.
‘The Australian Grand Prix is going ahead’
Formula 1 is still on track to head to Melbourne in two weeks for the start of the 2020 season, despite MotoGP cancelling the Qatar event.
Albert Park layout could be tweaked before 2021
Resurfacing work will take place at Albert Park - home of the Australian Grand Prix - perhaps before the 2021 event, and their could be layout changes too.
Australian GP to remain in Melbourne until 2025
The Australian Grand Prix will remain at the Albert Park circuit until at least the 2025 season after Melbourne signed a new two-year extension.
Australian GP retains 2020 season-opener slot
The Australian GP will remain the first race on the 2020 Formula 1 calendar it has been confirmed by Liberty Media.