Australian F1 Grand Prix Officially Cancelled
Australian Grand Prix in Melbourne officially cancelled, F1 declares
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| Australian F1 Grand Prix Officially Cancelled |
The Australian Grand Prix has been cancelled due to the coronavirus, officials have confirmed
“At 9am today the Australian Grand Prix Corporation (AGPC) was advised by Formula One of their intention to cancel all Formula 1 activity at the Formula 1 Australian Grand Prix,” an AGPC statement said
“In light of this decision and updated advice this morning from the Chief Health Officer of the Victorian Government’s Department of Human and Health Services, the Australian Grand Prix Corporation confirms the Formula 1 Australian Grand Prix is cancelled immediately
AGPC and F1 officials will hold a press conference on the announcement at 1130 AEDT but support categories at Albert Park also look set to be called off
The F1 season opener was under a cloud after McLaren pulled out of the grand prix when a team member tested positive to the virus on Thursday
Eight team members across numerous F1 outfits had been assessed and tested while in Melbourne