Coronavirus pandemic: McLaren employee who tested positive showing no symptoms, quarantined staff doing well
4 years, 9 months ago

Coronavirus pandemic: McLaren employee who tested positive showing no symptoms, quarantined staff doing well

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McLaren had already pulled out of the season-opening Australian Grand Prix as a result of the test before last weekend’s scheduled race was cancelled London: A McLaren Formula One employee who tested positive for the coronavirus in Australia is showing no signs of symptoms while 14 other staff in quarantine in Melbourne are doing well, the team said on Monday. McLaren had already pulled out of the season-opening Australian Grand Prix as a result of the test before last weekend’s scheduled race was cancelled. “I’m happy to report that our team member affected with the virus is recovering well and the symptoms have gone and our people in quarantine are in good spirits,” said McLaren CEO Zak Brown. Team principal Andreas Seidl, who has now returned to Europe to plan the coming weeks, said racing director Andrea Stella and other staff had voluntarily stayed in Australia to support those kept behind.

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Coronavirus cases after Australian Open chartered flights into Melbourne force players into strict quarantine
3 years, 11 months ago

Coronavirus cases after Australian Open chartered flights into Melbourne force players into strict quarantine

ABC  

Dozens of players who flew into Melbourne for the Australian Open will be confined to their rooms and unable to train for 14 days after passengers on two charter flights tested positive for COVID-19. Key points: Passengers on charter flights from Abu Dhabi and Los Angeles have tested positive for COVID-19 Passengers on charter flights from Abu Dhabi and Los …

Williams Formula One Team Boss Tests Positive for Coronavirus, Will Miss Turkish GP
4 years, 1 month ago

Williams Formula One Team Boss Tests Positive for Coronavirus, Will Miss Turkish GP

News 18  

Williams’ acting principal Simon Roberts tested positive for COVID-19 on Wednesday and will miss this weekend’s Turkish Grand Prix, the Formula One team said. “Simon is feeling otherwise well but will now isolate for the required 10-day period as per UK national guidelines whilst supporting trackside operations remotely this weekend,” the team said. “Dave Redding, Team Manager, and Chief Engineer …

Racing Point reports seven COVID-19 cases for the season - F1 News - Sportstar
4 years, 2 months ago

Racing Point reports seven COVID-19 cases for the season - F1 News - Sportstar

The Hindu  

The Racing Point Formula One team has had seven positive cases of COVID-19 this season, including both its drivers and team owner, principal Otmar Szafnauer said on Friday. Stroll's father Lawrence tested positive this month on the same day his son returned home to Switzerland from the Nuerburgring on October 11. “Two drivers and a team owner and a handful …

Formula One Reports 10 Covid-19 Cases Ahead of Russian GP But Teams Are Clear
4 years, 3 months ago

Formula One Reports 10 Covid-19 Cases Ahead of Russian GP But Teams Are Clear

News 18  

Formula One reported 10 positive COVID-19 tests over the Russian Grand Prix weekend but said on Friday that the teams were unaffected. The first eight races of the season were held behind closed doors, before some 2,800 fans per day were allowed at the Tuscan Grand Prix at Italy’s Mugello circuit. “In Russia, wearing a mask isn’t mandatory,” motorsport.com quoted …

More than 4,000 coronavirus tests in F1 prove negative
4 years, 6 months ago

More than 4,000 coronavirus tests in F1 prove negative

The Hindu  

There have been no positive cases from more than 4,000 coronavirus tests carried out on Formula One personnel over the past seven days, F1 said on Saturday. READ: Vettel could walk away from Formula One for good “The FIA and Formula 1 can today confirm that between Friday 26th June and Thursday 2nd July, 4,032 drivers, teams and personnel were …

Formula One CEO Chase Carey says racing will continue if driver tests positive
4 years, 7 months ago

Formula One CEO Chase Carey says racing will continue if driver tests positive

India TV News  

Formula One races won’t be canceled if a driver tests positive for the coronavirus or if a team withdraws, CEO Chase Carey says. “If a driver has an infection, reserve drivers available.” F1 teams have a tougher time returning to competition than teams in many other sports because of the dozens of people who usually travel to a race and …

F1 says racing will continue if driver tests positive
4 years, 7 months ago

F1 says racing will continue if driver tests positive

The Hindu  

Formula One races won’t be cancelled if a driver tests positive for the coronavirus or if a team withdraws, CEO Chase Carey says. F1 wants to avoid a repeat of the season opener in Australia in March, which was cancelled when the McLaren team withdrew after a staff member tested positive for the virus. F1 teams have a tougher time …

Coronavirus: Ricciardo braced for 'chaos' when Formula One starts
4 years, 8 months ago

Coronavirus: Ricciardo braced for 'chaos' when Formula One starts

The Hindu  

Australia's Daniel Ricciardo anticipates “chaos”, “rust” and “adrenaline” should the 2020 Formula One season start at last. “ some form of chaos, hopefully in a controlled manner,” the Renault driver told BBC Radio Five Live. But there is going to be so much rust, a combination of emotion, excitement, eagerness.” Ricciardo, waiting out the crisis on his farm near Perth, …

Coronavirus: No Formula One leaves Lewis Hamilton with big void
4 years, 8 months ago

Coronavirus: No Formula One leaves Lewis Hamilton with big void

The Hindu  

Lewis Hamilton says he misses racing every day and not being able to start his quest for a seventh Formula One world title has left "a big void" in his life. Hamilton, who will match Michael Schumacher's record tally of titles if he is crowned champion again, is itching to get back behind the wheel of his Mercedes. "When you …

Coronavirus outbreak a wake-up call for 'unhealthy' Formula 1, says McLaren team principal Andreas Seidl
4 years, 8 months ago

Coronavirus outbreak a wake-up call for 'unhealthy' Formula 1, says McLaren team principal Andreas Seidl

Firstpost  

Echoing his boss Zak Brown, who warned earlier this month that up to four of the 10 teams could disappear, Seidl made clear there was no scaremongering going on London: The COVID-19 crisis is a final wake-up call for an already ‘unhealthy’ Formula One which risks losing teams unless drastic changes are made, McLaren team principal Andreas Seidl warned on …

Coronavirus Outbreak: Formula 1 mulls holding races behind closed doors once season starts, says motorsport managing director Ross Brawn
4 years, 9 months ago

Coronavirus Outbreak: Formula 1 mulls holding races behind closed doors once season starts, says motorsport managing director Ross Brawn

Firstpost  

Formula One is considering holding closed races without spectators, most likely at European circuits, once the season is able to start after being stalled by the new coronavirus pandemic. London: Formula One is considering holding closed races without spectators, most likely at European circuits, once the season is able to start after being stalled by the new coronavirus pandemic. Formula …

2020 Canadian F1 Grand Prix postponed due to coronavirus pandemic
4 years, 9 months ago

2020 Canadian F1 Grand Prix postponed due to coronavirus pandemic

India TV News  

The 2020 Canadian Grand Prix, which was scheduled for June 12-14, has been postponed due to the coronavirus outbreak. So far, nine races have been affected by the coronavirus outbreak, with the March 15 season-opening Australian Grand Prix cancelled along with May's showcase Monaco Grand Prix. The news follows the announcement that F1 are working with promoters on a revised …

McLaren drivers take pay cut amid cost-cutting measures
4 years, 9 months ago

McLaren drivers take pay cut amid cost-cutting measures

The Hindu  

McLaren drivers Carlos Sainz and Lando Norris have taken voluntary pay cuts as part of a raft of cost-cutting measures to help the team survive the coronavirus crisis with Formula One in lockdown. “The McLaren Group is temporarily furloughing a number of employees as part of wider cost-cutting measures due to the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on its business,” …

Coronavirus: British GP's dates to be decided by end of April
4 years, 9 months ago

Coronavirus: British GP's dates to be decided by end of April

The Hindu  

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 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. READ | “Silverstone and Formula 1 remain in close dialogue …

Coronavirus: F1 teams open to two-day GPs and season extension
4 years, 9 months ago

Coronavirus: F1 teams open to two-day GPs and season extension

The Hindu  

Formula One teams are discussing the prospect of holding two-day grands prix and extending the 2020 season until January 2021. Ferrari team principal Mattia Binotto thinks teams will be as flexible as possible to find a solution, including two-day race weekends with practice held on a Saturday. "We can also have two-day weekends, with free practice moved to Saturday morning, …

Coronavirus: McLaren confirms Formula One team returned home
4 years, 9 months ago

Coronavirus: McLaren confirms Formula One team returned home

The Hindu  

McLaren has confirmed all team personnel who were in self-isolation in Australia have returned home. The Formula One team withdrew ahead of what was scheduled to be the season-opening race in Melbourne after a member of staff tested positive for coronavirus. The Australian Grand Prix was eventually cancelled and the F1 campaign is yet to begin due to the global …

Coronavirus: Uncertainty looms over 2020 Formula One season
4 years, 9 months ago

Coronavirus: Uncertainty looms over 2020 Formula One season

The Hindu  

It was supposed to be a record 22-race world championship but with seven Grands Prix already either postponed or cancelled, Formula One in 2020 has become a shorter, tightly-packed and economically challenging sprint for the title. READ | “It’s super complicated to redo a calendar because you don’t know when everything will be operational,” Frederic Vasseur, the team principal of …

McLaren mechanic now free of coronavirus symptoms
4 years, 9 months ago

McLaren mechanic now free of coronavirus symptoms

The Hindu  

The UK-based McLaren Formula One team said on Wednesday one of their British mechanics who contracted coronavirus in Australia is now symptom-free. “McLaren is pleased to confirm that all seven of its race team members who were tested for coronavirus while in quarantine in Melbourne have returned negative results,” said a team statement. “The one team member that tested positive …

Coronavirus: Le Mans 24-hour race postponed until September
4 years, 9 months ago

Coronavirus: Le Mans 24-hour race postponed until September

The Hindu  

The 24 Hours of Le Mans has been postponed until September 19 and 20 due to the outbreak of coronavirus, the FIA confirmed on Wednesday. A statement published by the FIA read: "The organiser of the 24 Hours of Le Mans, the Automobile Club de l'Ouest, together with the FIA World Endurance Championship and the Federation Internationale de l'Automobile, have …

Coronavirus: Ferrari announces 21-day break as F1 season reshuffles
4 years, 9 months ago

Coronavirus: Ferrari announces 21-day break as F1 season reshuffles

The Hindu  

Ferrari has paused its Formula One operations for the next 21 days after motorsport chiefs ordered all teams to take their shutdown break before the delayed season can begin. F1 teams were told on Wednesday they must take a three-week break in March and April, when all racing has been suspended due to coronavirus. Grid giant Ferrari has opted to …

Coronavirus: F1 CEO apologises for disruption, pledges to resume soon
4 years, 9 months ago

Coronavirus: F1 CEO apologises for disruption, pledges to resume soon

The Hindu  

Formula One CEO Chase Carey apologised to fans for the disruption caused by the coronavirus pandemic and pledged to resume the 2020 season as soon as possible in an open letter released on Tuesday. The F1 season was due to resume this past weekend with the Australian Grand Prix in Melbourne, however it was cancelled in the wake of McLaren …

F1's scheduling conundrum
4 years, 9 months ago

F1's scheduling conundrum

China Daily  

A Red Bull team member begins to pack up following the cancellation of the Australian Grand Prix last weekend. The Formula One series－the "big circus" as six-time world champion Lewis Hamilton calls it－doesn't really have a starting line after the season-opening Australian Grand Prix was canceled last weekend because of the coronavirus pandemic. "Everybody wants an answer－you can't force an …

F1's scheduling conundrum
4 years, 9 months ago

F1's scheduling conundrum

China Daily  

A Red Bull team member begins to pack up following the cancellation of the Australian Grand Prix last weekend. The Formula One series－the "big circus" as six-time world champion Lewis Hamilton calls it－doesn't really have a starting line after the season-opening Australian Grand Prix was canceled last weekend because of the coronavirus pandemic. "Everybody wants an answer－you can't force an …

Coronavirus pandemic: F1 CEO Chase Carey apologises to fans as COVID-19 affects early part of season
4 years, 9 months ago

Coronavirus pandemic: F1 CEO Chase Carey apologises to fans as COVID-19 affects early part of season

Firstpost  

Formula One CEO Chase Carey has apologized to fans for the early part of the series being called of by the coronavirus outbreak. Paris: Formula One CEO Chase Carey apologised to fans on Tuesday after the season-opening Australian Grand Prix and other early races this season were canceled because of the coronavirus outbreak. Amid chaotic scenes in Melbourne on Friday, …

F1: McLaren team member 'recovering well' as season restructure will see Netherlands and Spain races moved
4 years, 9 months ago

F1: McLaren team member 'recovering well' as season restructure will see Netherlands and Spain races moved

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy McLaren have said that the …

Coronavirus pandemic: Formula 1 chief executive Chase Carey feels season is in turmoil post cancellation of Australian GP
4 years, 9 months ago

Coronavirus pandemic: Formula 1 chief executive Chase Carey feels season is in turmoil post cancellation of Australian GP

Firstpost  

The Formula One season was thrown into doubt with the cancellation of the Australian Grand Prix due to the coronavirus, with chief executive Chase Carey saying it was ‘challenging’ to predict when the next race might take place Melbourne: The Formula One season was thrown into doubt on Friday with the cancellation of the Australian Grand Prix due to the …

F1 cancels season-opening Australian GP amid virus concerns
4 years, 9 months ago

F1 cancels season-opening Australian GP amid virus concerns

Associated Press  

MELBOURNE, Australia — As thousands of fans queued to get into the Australian Grand Prix for the first Formula One weekend of the season, the teams and drivers were packing up to leave. Principals of nine F1 teams and organizers met overnight and “concluded with a majority view of the teams that the race should not go ahead,” a joint …

Coronavirus: F1's Australian Grand Prix called off
4 years, 9 months ago

Coronavirus: F1's Australian Grand Prix called off

The Hindu  

Formula One's season was thrown into turmoil Friday with the Australian Grand Prix cancelled just hours before cars were due to hit the track amid fears that more races will be called off as the coronavirus pandemic takes its toll. The fast-moving developments sparked a crisis meeting between the race organisers, the FIA, teams and Formula One promoters late Thursday …

F1 Cancels Season-Opening Australian GP Amid Coronavirus Fears
4 years, 9 months ago

F1 Cancels Season-Opening Australian GP Amid Coronavirus Fears

The Quint  

F1 chairman Chase Carey said the right decision had been made, despite the delay in reaching it. Practice, qualifying and Sunday's race were all scrapped, casting doubt over the Bahrain Grand Prix which is scheduled to be held next week and the Vietnamese GP, scheduled for April 5. Six-time world champion Lewis Hamilton used the first official news conference with …

Australian Grand Prix cancelled amid coronavirus fears
4 years, 9 months ago

Australian Grand Prix cancelled amid coronavirus fears

India TV News  

The Australian Formula 1 Grand Prix has been officially cancelled on Friday after a member of the McLaren Racing team was tested positive for the COVID-19, prompting the team to pull out of the event. In an online statement, the Australian Grand Prix Corporation said that the Formula 1 had made the decision to suspend its activities at the event, …

Australian Grand Prix canceled because coronavirus outbreak
4 years, 9 months ago

Australian Grand Prix canceled because coronavirus outbreak

CNN  

CNN — Two more Formula One races have been postponed after the Australian Grand Prix was canceled because of the continued spread of the novel coronavirus. “The safety of all members of the Formula 1 family and the wider community, as well as the fairness of the competition take priority.” Following the news from Melbourne, both the Bahrain GP and …

Coronavirus: Mclaren withdraws from Australian GP after member tests positive
4 years, 9 months ago

Coronavirus: Mclaren withdraws from Australian GP after member tests positive

The Hindu  

The Mclaren Racing team has withdrawn from this weekend's Australian Grand Prix after a team member tested positive for coronavirus. “The team member was tested and self-isolated as soon as they started to show symptoms and will now be treated by local healthcare authorities,” McLaren said in a statement. pic.twitter.com/BZvHVKQoev — McLaren March 12, 2020 The positive test at McLaren …

Coronavirus: Lewis Hamilton surprised Australian GP going ahead
4 years, 9 months ago

Coronavirus: Lewis Hamilton surprised Australian GP going ahead

The Hindu  

Lewis Hamilton questioned the decision to go ahead with the Australian Grand Prix amid the coronavirus pandemic, saying he was "very surprised". But it comes despite more than 4,600 people dying and more than 126,000 contracting coronavirus, which has impacted countries and sports around the world. Hamilton admitted he was shocked to see the F1 campaign beginning as planned, with …

Formula One: Two more Haas staff members isolated over coronavirus fear
4 years, 9 months ago

Formula One: Two more Haas staff members isolated over coronavirus fear

The Hindu  

Two more staff from the Haas Formula One team have been isolated while they are tested for the new coronavirus, taking the total to four, team officials said on Thursday. Read | “It's four in total, one engineer and three mechanics,” team principal Guenther Steiner said. We need to come up with something and in racing you always find solutions.” …

Coronavirus fears leave Lewis Hamilton shocked Australian Formula One Grand Prix is still on
4 years, 9 months ago

Coronavirus fears leave Lewis Hamilton shocked Australian Formula One Grand Prix is still on

ABC  

Six-time world champion Lewis Hamilton says he is "very, very surprised" that the Australian Formula One Grand Prix in Melbourne is being held amid coronavirus fears, while suggesting financial considerations are the reason why. Key points: Lewis Hamilton says he is deeply concerned the Australian Grand Prix is still being held Hamilton said "cash is king", hinting financial reasons lie …

Coronavirus update: Formula One Grand Prix could be called off, Trump announces travel ban, Tom Hanks tests positive
4 years, 9 months ago

Coronavirus update: Formula One Grand Prix could be called off, Trump announces travel ban, Tom Hanks tests positive

ABC  

Formula One's season-opening event, the Australian Grand Prix in Melbourne, is set to be cancelled, according to multiple reports. Thursday's key moments Grand Prix in Melbourne to be called off Formula One's season-opening Australian Grand Prix is set to be called off due to the coronavirus outbreak, multiple reports said on Friday. "We have identified 1,075 new confirmed cases of …

Australian Grand Prix: McLaren and Haas team members in self-isolation over coronavirus fears
4 years, 9 months ago

Australian Grand Prix: McLaren and Haas team members in self-isolation over coronavirus fears

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy A member of McLaren's Formula …

Formula 1 2020: Haas, McLaren team members quarantined, tested for coronavirus
4 years, 9 months ago

Formula 1 2020: Haas, McLaren team members quarantined, tested for coronavirus

Firstpost  

Two members of the Haas Formula One team and one from McLaren were quarantined in Melbourne on Wednesday as a precaution amid coronavirus fears ahead of season-opening Australian Grand Prix Melbourne: Two members of the Haas Formula One team and one from McLaren were quarantined in Melbourne on Wednesday as a precaution amid coronavirus fears ahead of Sunday’s season-opening Australian …

Australian GP: Sydney skywriting says “STOP F1” amid coronavirus fears
4 years, 9 months ago

Australian GP: Sydney skywriting says “STOP F1” amid coronavirus fears

The Hindu  

The words “STOP F1” were written in the skies above Sydney on Wednesday amid growing calls for Formula One's season-opening Australian Grand Prix to be scrapped or barred to spectators due to concerns about the coronavirus. Formula One organisers have already postponed the Chinese Grand Prix which was scheduled in April, while Bahrain authorities on Sunday said fans would be …

Formula One team members quarantined due to coronavirus fears at Australian Grand Prix
4 years, 10 months ago

Formula One team members quarantined due to coronavirus fears at Australian Grand Prix

ABC  

Two members of the Haas Formula One team and one from McLaren are in quarantine as a precaution amid coronavirus fears ahead of Sunday's season-opening race in Melbourne. Key points: Renault pulled both Daniel Ricciardo and Esteban Ocon from the team's livery unveiling due to concerns about coronavirus Team members from McLaren and Haas are awaiting results of tests for …

Australian GP set to go ahead but coronavirus cases being monitored
4 years, 10 months ago

Australian GP set to go ahead but coronavirus cases being monitored

The Hindu  

Despite fears over the coronavirus, the CEO of the Australian Grand Prix corporation says it is "all systems go" for the opening race of the Formula One calendar at Albert Park next week. "The health and safety of everyone at the Formula 1 Rolex Australian Grand Prix 2020 is paramount. "We continue to closely monitor the situation in the lead-up …

Formula One faces testing times over coronavirus
4 years, 10 months ago

Formula One faces testing times over coronavirus

The Hindu  

Formula One teams were trying to focus on the second session of winter testing in Barcelona while casting worrying glances towards the spread of coronavirus with the message: “We are concerned, but there’s no need to panic“. “Of course it concerns us,” admitted Ferrari team principal Mattia Binotto. Although the Chinese Grand Prix, originally scheduled for April 19 in Shanghai, …

McLaren taking coronavirus precautions at Barcelona F1 test
4 years, 10 months ago

McLaren taking coronavirus precautions at Barcelona F1 test

The Hindu  

Formula One team McLaren revealed on Wednesday that they are taking measures to counter the threat of the deadly coronavirus, including banning entry to their motorhome at winter testing to anyone who has travelled from China. The announcement was made after a Chinese journalist, who had journeyed to Barcelona from Shanghai, was refused entry to the team’s hospitality suite in …

Formula 1 2020: McLaren CEO Zak Brown says teams monitoring coronavirus situation prior to Vietnam's debut race
4 years, 10 months ago

Formula 1 2020: McLaren CEO Zak Brown says teams monitoring coronavirus situation prior to Vietnam's debut race

Firstpost  

Vietnam declared a public health emergency over the epidemic on 1 February and banned all flights to and from China, where more than 1,300 people have died from the virus. Woking: Formula One teams are keeping a close eye on the health situation in Vietnam after the Chinese Grand Prix was postponed due to the coronavirus epidemic, McLaren boss Zak …

Coronavirus fears force the postponement of the F1 Grand Prix in China in April
4 years, 10 months ago

Coronavirus fears force the postponement of the F1 Grand Prix in China in April

ABC  

Formula One organisers have postponed the Chinese Grand Prix that was due to be staged in Shanghai in April, the latest sporting event affected by the fast-spreading coronavirus infection in the country. Key points: The fourth round of the 2020 Formula One season will not go ahead after the postponement of the Chinese Grand Prix Logistics and the movement of …

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