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Coronavirus Killed Australian GP

David Simpson from the The Australian Grand Prix Corporation announces to the crowd of spectators waiting at the gate that the Australian Grand Prix has officially been cancelled ahead of the Formula 1 Australian Grand Prix 2020 at the the Albert Park Cir

Australian Grand Prix spokesman David Simpson tells waiting fans that the event has officially been cancelled. Source: AAP

Even as an economic stimulus package is rolled out to protect Australia's economy, the focus of the response is now turning to reviewing mass gatherings. It comes after the Australian Grand Prix was cancelled after a member of the McLaren Racing team tested positive for the COVID-19 virus.



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