McLaren have withdrawn from this weekend’s season-opening Australian Grand Prix after a team member tested positive for coronavirus.
McLaren said the infected team member was now self-isolating in Australia.
The manufacturer added its choice to withdraw was “based on a duty of care” to F1 stakeholders.
The coronavirus outbreak, now declared a pandemic, has led to widespread disruption of sporting fixtures around the world.
More to follow.
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