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 F1 drivers in Melbourne to say he was shocked that organizers planned to proceed with the Australian Grand Prix, which regularly attracts more than 300,000 people over four days. Hamilton's Mercedes-AMG Petronas team said it sent a letter to the FIA and F1 requesting the cancellation and had commenced preparations to leave even before the decision was publicly announced. However, the physical and mental health and well being of our team members and of the wider F1 community are our absolute priority," the team said in a statement.

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Australian Grand Prix Formula 1 race cancelled in November
3 years, 6 months ago

Australian Grand Prix Formula 1 race cancelled in November

India TV News  

The Australian Grand Prix has been canceled after local organizers and Formula One couldn't come up with a compromise over Australia's strict travel and quarantine issues relating to the COVID-19 pandemic. “It’s very disappointing that these much-loved events can’t proceed but this is the reality of the pandemic, but until we get much higher vaccination rates we cannot return to …

F1 negotiations with Australian GP are 'live and active'
4 years ago

F1 negotiations with Australian GP are 'live and active'

India TV News  

Government officials in Australia are involved in “live and active” negotiations with Formula One organizers about the timing of the race that is scheduled to open the season on March 21 at Melbourne’s Albert Park circuit. “As far as I know, there has been no decision made to cancel, move or otherwise with the Australian Grand Prix,” Victoria state’s Emergency …

Formula 1 2021: Australian GP set to be postponed amid growing Covid-19 concerns
4 years ago

Formula 1 2021: Australian GP set to be postponed amid growing Covid-19 concerns

The Hindu  

Australian Grand Prix organisers and officials are discussing the schedule for the race with Formula One management, a government spokesman said on Tuesday, amid speculation the season-opener will be postponed due to the COVID-19 pandemic. "Discussions between the Australian Grand Prix Corporation, the government and Formula One management about the Formula One calendar for 2021 are ongoing," a Victoria state …

Luxury hotel quarantine contract for Australian Open cancelled after resident concerns
4 years ago

Luxury hotel quarantine contract for Australian Open cancelled after resident concerns

ABC  

Plans to quarantine international tennis players and support staff in a luxury hotel in Melbourne during the Australian Open have been abandoned after residents threatened legal action against the Government. Key points: Tennis Australia and the Victorian Government secured a number of hotels to house players during the Australian Open The Government has found a replacement for the Westin Melbourne, …

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 …

'Scary' if team goes bust but Williams won't compromise on health
4 years, 8 months ago

'Scary' if team goes bust but Williams won't compromise on health

The Hindu  

Claire Williams admitted on Wednesday that it's “scary” to contemplate her Formula One team folding in the grip of the coronavirus but insisted that the veteran British outfit will not put the health of its staff at risk. READ | “It is scary that you could not just lose one or two teams, but an awful lot of teams if …

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: Formula 1 CEO Chase Carey says they hope to start delayed season with Austrian Grand Prix in July
4 years, 8 months ago

Coronavirus Outbreak: Formula 1 CEO Chase Carey says they hope to start delayed season with Austrian Grand Prix in July

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Formula One hopes to start its delayed 2020 season in Austria in July without spectators before ending in Abu Dhabi in December after races in Asia and the Americas, chairman and CEO Chase Carey said. London: Formula One hopes to start its delayed 2020 season in Austria in July without spectators before ending in Abu Dhabi in December after races …

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 …

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 …

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: Ricciardo hopes for July start to delayed F1 season
4 years, 9 months ago

Coronavirus: Ricciardo hopes for July start to delayed F1 season

The Hindu  

Daniel Ricciardo admits there is still huge uncertainty over the 2020 Formula One season but hopes to be racing again by July. F1 organisers hope to stage at least a revised season of 15 to 18 races, which could finish as late as January 2021, as Ferrari team principal Mattia Binotto suggested at the weekend. READ | However, it appears …

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 impact: Formula 1 hopes to run shortened season of 15-18 races
4 years, 9 months ago

Coronavirus impact: Formula 1 hopes to run shortened season of 15-18 races

India TV News  

Formula 1 CEO Chase Carey has said that they are expecting to run a shortened season of 15-18 races once racing starts after the coronavirus pandemic, which has brought entire sporting calendar to a grinding halt. The original 2020 calendar had 22 races but the season is yet to start with the first eight postponed or cancelled and more likely …

Coronavirus Outbreak: Formula 1 chairman Chase Carey expecting a shortened season of 15-18 races
4 years, 9 months ago

Coronavirus Outbreak: Formula 1 chairman Chase Carey expecting a shortened season of 15-18 races

Firstpost  

Formula One expects to run a shortened season of 15-18 races once racing can resume after the coronavirus pandemic, hopefully during the European summer, chairman and chief executive Chase Carey said. London: Formula One expects to run a shortened season of 15-18 races once racing can resume after the coronavirus pandemic, hopefully during the European summer, chairman and chief executive …

Coronavirus: Formula One hoping for 15-18 races in 2020
4 years, 9 months ago

Coronavirus: Formula One hoping for 15-18 races in 2020

The Hindu  

The 2020 Formula One season could include between 15 and 18 races in a revised calendar that will likely run into December, according to Chase Carey. "We recognise there is significant potential for additional postponements in currently scheduled events, nonetheless we and our partners fully expect the season to start at some point this summer, with a revised calendar of …

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: 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 moves summer break to March and April
4 years, 9 months ago

Coronavirus: F1 moves summer break to March and April

The Hindu  

Formula One will have no mid-season break in 2020 after teams voted to bring it forward to March and April in response to the coronavirus pandemic. READ | The mandatory shutdown period has now been moved forward and extended from two weeks to 21 days, opening up dates in August for rescheduling purposes. An FIA statement read: "In light of …

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, …

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

Firstpost  

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. …

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: Postponed F1 races could be held in August
4 years, 9 months ago

Coronavirus: Postponed F1 races could be held in August

The Hindu  

Ross Brawn said races could be staged during August as part of a reshuffle of the 2020 Formula One calendar. The season is scheduled to start on May 3 with the Dutch Grand Prix, after races in Australia, Bahrain, Vietnam and China were cancelled or postponed due to the coronavirus pandemic. Brawn, F1's managing director of motorsports, said the four-week …

Formula One: Where next for F1? Australian GP canceled, Bahrain in doubt
4 years, 9 months ago

Formula One: Where next for F1? Australian GP canceled, Bahrain in doubt

India TV News  

With the curtain-raiser canceled, and the second, third and fourth events postponed, it's anyone's guess where and when the Formula One season will launch. 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 Friday because of the coronavirus pandemic. “Everybody wants an …

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 …

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 F1 Grand Prix cancelled over coronavirus concerns, fans offered refunds
4 years, 9 months ago

Australian F1 Grand Prix cancelled over coronavirus concerns, fans offered refunds

ABC  

The Australian Formula 1 Grand Prix has been cancelled due to coronavirus concerns, but event organisers say they are hopeful they will manage to run the event "at some later stage". Key points: The Grand Prix Corporation said the decision was made in the interests of safety Earlier, Victorian Premier Daniel Andrews said if the race was to go ahead …

NASCAR postpones next two races over coronavirus concerns; IndyCar suspends season
4 years, 9 months ago

NASCAR postpones next two races over coronavirus concerns; IndyCar suspends season

LA Times  

NASCAR and IndyCar both reversed course Friday and pulled the plug on racing this weekend, with IndyCar suspending its season through the end of April due to concerns over the COVID-19 pandemic. “After careful consideration, including regular communication with our event promoters, health officials, and the city administrations in our respective race markets regarding COVID-19, we have made the decision …

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 …

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 …

Formula One: Australia GP rules out fan ban over coronavirus fears
4 years, 10 months ago

Formula One: Australia GP rules out fan ban over coronavirus fears

The Hindu  

Australian Formula One chiefs on Monday ruled out any chance of the opening grand prix of the year following the lead of Bahrain and barring spectators because of the coronavirus. But Australian Grand Prix Corporation boss Andrew Westacott said that won’t be happening in Melbourne. “When you look at 86,000 at the Melbourne Cricket Ground last night, and the footy …

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, …

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