McLaren withdraws from Australian GP after virus positive


FILE PHOTO: Formula One F1 - Japanese Grand Prix - Suzuka Circuit, Suzuka, Japan - October 11, 2019 Mechanics push the car of McLaren's Carlos Sainz Jr. down the pitlane during practice REUTERS/Kim Hong-Ji/File Photo

MELBOURNE (Reuters) - McLaren withdrew from the season-opening Australian Formula One Grand Prix in Melbourne on Thursday after a team member tested positive for coronavirus, fuelling concerns about the race going ahead.

The British-based team, whose drivers are Spaniard Carlos Sainz and Briton Lando Norris, did not reveal details about the employee.

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