BREAKING: F1 Australian Grand Prix cancelled due to coronavirus concerns
The Formula 1 Rolex Australian Grand Prix has been cancelled.
Media gather for a press conference.
No support activities will take place - including the S5000 championship debut.
Press conference ready to go at #AusGP. External media have been brought into the circuit. Will start in 10 min and take questions afterwards #F1 pic.twitter.com/G9JGEFTaXh
— andrew rickert (@_rockrit) March 13, 2020
Full statement below.
Statement from the Australian Grand Prix Corporation (AGPC)
At 9am today the Australian Grand Prix Corporation was advised by Formula 1 of their intention to cancel all Formula 1 activity at the Formula 1 Australian Grand Prix.
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.
Last night a member of the McLaren Racing team tested positive for the COVID-19 virus. A further seven individuals returned negative results, confirming that they do not have the COVID-19 virus.
Additionally, a ninth individual has been assessed and tested for the COVID-19 virus, with the results of this test pending. This individual is not associated with any Formula 1 team, the FIA or associated suppliers.
Our first priority is the safety of everyone including attendees, our personnel, all event partners and members of the local community.
Further information regarding refunds for ticket holders will be communicated in due course.
