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F1 postpones Bahrain, Vietnam races because of coronavirus pandemic

Formula One postponed upcoming races in Bahrain and Vietnam, just a day after cancelling the Australian GP, throwing the start date of the new season into further doubt.

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Anger and confusion: How F1 bungled the cancellation of the Australian GP

After several weeks of concern and 12 hours of complete confusion, the Australian Grand Prix was cancelled shortly after 10 A.M on Friday.

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FAQs: When is F1's season likely to start?

With the future of the 2020 Formula One season in doubt, the cancellation of the Australian Grand Prix leaves much to be decided.

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Nate Saunders: F1, FIA handling of Australian GP was appalling

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Hamilton shocked Australian GP going ahead, says 'cash is king'

Amid growing concerns about the health risk posed by the spread of coronavirus, six-time world champion Lewis Hamilton has expressed surprise and shock at Formula One's decision to continue with this weekend's Australian Grand Prix.

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Two more Haas members tested for coronavirus

Five members of the Formula One paddock have now been tested for coronavirus after two more Haas employees reported potential symptoms on Thursday morning in Melbourne.

11,000 sign online petition to cancel Australian GP

An online petition to cancel the Australian Grand Prix amid rising coronavirus fears has garnered 11,000 signatures.

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SEASON PREVIEW

F1 Power Rankings: Hamilton remains man to beat

Here's a look at the F1 Power Rankings ahead of the opening Grand Prix of the 2020 campaign.

A comprehensive guide to the 2020 Formula One season

Everything you need to know about the new F1 season -- the impact of coronavirus on the schedule, whether anyone can keep Lewis Hamilton from a seventh title and why a controversy is brewing around Ferrari.

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The biggest issue facing each F1 team in 2020

The 2020 season might feel like an odd limbo year ahead of F1's big regulation change next season, but there are still plenty of issues giving the grid's 10 teams major headaches ahead of the Australian Grand Prix.

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Twelve months on: Albon reflects on 'most nervous' moment of F1 career

Twelve months ago Alex Albon arrived in Melbourne for his first race in Formula One. Now, the young Thai driver is preparing to take the challenge to Red Bull teammate Max Verstappen.

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Albon: Verstappen is F1's best driver

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AUSTRALIAN GRAND PRIX

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CORONAVIRUS AND F1

An Australian GP without fans? No chance, say organisers

The season-opening Formula One race in Melbourne will proceed as planned this week and there is 'no chance' fans will be excluded because of coronavirus fears.

F1: Bahrain Grand Prix to take place without spectators

The Bahrain Grand Prix will restricted to participants only, and no fans will be allowed to attend due to coronavirus concerns.

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