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MARCH 13, 2020

Red Bull team statement

Following confirmation from Formula One, the FIA and AGPC that the Australian Grand Prix has been cancelled, and in light of the force majeure events we are experiencing with regards to the COVID-19 pandemic, the Team’s focus now shifts to ensuring that all personnel return home as safely and quickly as possible and that all necessary precautions are taken in line with Government and World Health Organisation guidelines.

Williams team statement

ROKiT Williams Racing fully supports the decision taken by the FIA, Formula One and the Australian Grand Prix Corporation to cancel this weekend’s (13-15 March) 2020 FIA Formula One Australian Grand Prix.

Alfa Romeo team statement

In light of the recent events in Melbourne, with the confirmation of one case of COVID-19 within the paddock, Alfa Romeo Racing ORLEN welcomes the decision by the FIA, Formula 1 and the Australian Grand Prix Corporation to cancel the 2020 Australian Grand Prix for genuine force majeure circumstances.

Renault team statement

Renault DP World F1 Team acknowledges and fully supports the decision of F1 and the FIA to cancel the 2020 Australian Grand Prix.”

Ferrari team statement

Scuderia Ferrari fully supports the decision taken by the FIA and Formula 1 in conjunction with the Australian Grand Prix Corporation to cancel the Australian Grand Prix (13 to 15 March) at Melbourne’s Albert Park circuit.

Mercedes team statement

The Mercedes-AMG Petronas F1 Team has today sent a letter to the FIA and F1 requesting the cancellation of the 2020 Australian Grand Prix.

MARCH 12, 2020

McLaren withdraws from Australian GP

On Thursday evening, with the Australian Grand Prix due to start practice tomorrow morning the McLaren team announced that they are withdrawing from competition from the opening race of the season.

Steiner defends F1 amid charges of poor management

Gunther Steiner has stopped short of pointing the finger at Liberty Media and the FIA's "poor management" of the coronavirus crisis that is gripping Formula 1.

Coronavirus throws F1 world into total crisis

Formula 1 is in an unprecedented crisis as the ever-worsening coronavirus situation grips the Melbourne paddock and threatens the entire 2020 season.

Verstappen will beat Hamilton eventually says Ecclestone

Formula 1 can still be exciting even if Lewis Hamilton continues to dominate.

Vettel not thinking about 2021 contract

Sebastian Vettel says he is not yet thinking about extending his stay at Ferrari beyond 2020.

Even June's French GP currently in doubt

With Bahrain, Vietnam and even this weekend's 2020 season opener in Australia now in serious doubt, attention is beginning to turn to the viability of even F1's European races this year.

Amid protest threat, Mercedes to use DAS in Melbourne

Mercedes will run the risk of a protest by using the controversial new steering system DAS in Melbourne this weekend.

Ferrari were bluffing with test pace says Wolff

Toto Wolff is not ready to write off Ferrari's chances of winning the 2020 world championship.

MARCH 11, 2020

Three F1 team members have coronavirus symptoms

F1's coronavirus crisis is hitting a higher gear in Melbourne, with three team staff put in isolation as they suffer from symptoms.

Coronavirus infection hits Albert Park

The coronavirus threat continues to close in on the start of F1's 2020 season.

Designer doubts Vettel will switch helmet colours

Sebastian Vettel will not immediately take advantage of the newly-axed rule restricting helmet livery changes.

Melbourne win seems difficult for Ferrari says Leclerc

Charles Leclerc says he isn't sure how competitive Ferrari's 2020 car is compared to its rivals.

Gap to Mercedes must be within three tenths says Verstappen

Max Verstappen says he hopes Red Bull's 2020 car is within "two to three tenths" of Mercedes' pace.

Todt spoke to Carey about secret Ferrari settlement

Jean Todt has revealed that he consulted with Chase Carey before agreeing the secret settlement with Ferrari over the legality of the Italian team's 2019 engine.

Red Bull to protest Mercedes DAS system in Melbourne

Two teams could throw yet another cloud over the 2020 season opener in Melbourne, according to Germany's Auto Bild.

F1 already greener than Formula E

Formula 1's environmental credentials already outpace Formula E.

MARCH 10, 2020

Marko slams coronavirus scaremongering

The global coronavirus crisis is being portrayed "hysterically", according to Red Bull's top F1 official Dr Helmut Marko.

Leclerc happy if Ferrari keeps Vettel

Charles Leclerc has admitted he is "not sure" if Sebastian Vettel will still be his Ferrari teammate in 2021.