The Australian Formula 1 Grand Prix appears set to be cancelled today, after an emergency meeting between the F1 governing body in Melbourne was called to discuss the McLaren team’s withdrawal from the race.
In a statement released late yesterday evening McLaren Racing confirmed a team member has tested positive for the corona virus and is now under self-isolation.
The possibility of cancelling the Grand Prix which draws between 20 to 50 million viewers globally was announced at around 2:00AM this morning.
A decision is expected to be reached today.