All Formula 1 fans were anticipating a lot from the start of 2020’s Grand Prix in Melbourne, Australia. But destiny had something else to offer. Coronavirus now a global risk, declared by the world health organization (WHO) has its own toll on the sport.
Formula 1 testing held at Barcelona circuit a couple of weeks back had everyone excited. As there has been a great development in the midfielders which include McLaren, Racing point and newly re-named team Alpha Tauri. All these developments and the comeback of the legendary team Williams Racing let everyone forget about coronavirus.
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Arriving at Melbourne
- The teams arrived at Melbourne Circuit a couple of days to the main race.
- The daily health check routine of all the teams revealed that a team member of a McLaren racing was tested positive for Coronavirus.
- McLaren was the first team to withdraw its entry into the Australian Grand Prix.
FIA’s Decision
- This forced FIA the F1 governing body to take it into consideration, as coronavirus was a global danger.
- Before any team could go further the race and all the events associated with it were postponed from this weekend.
- This was done just to know that the main race was called off.
- The fans had a really time digesting the news at the 2020 Formula 1 came back after 5 months.
Further Commitments
- It is still unclear when the next race will be held because Bahrain Grand Prix is postponed and if it takes place it’ll be without spectators.
- adding to that is the McLaren will now be taking part in the next race.
- Some drivers like Sebastian Vettel and Danial Ricardo headed home after the news break out.
It is really sad that Coronavirus has gone to the next level as the event cancellation is not just restricted to F1. NBA, Cricket matches, Golf, Olympics all have been either canceled or postponed. The time is uncertain when the condition will become better and we’ll be able to enjoy all the sports back again. Everyone waits for the FIA’s outcome.
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