‘FIAsco’: F1 slammed for handling of Australian Grand Prix cancellation

Confusion reigned on a dramatic day for Formula 1 fans and media

The words ‘stop F1’ are seen over the sky in Sydney, Australia on 11 March
The words ‘stop F1’ are seen over the sky in Sydney, Australia on 11 March
(Image credit: David Gray/AFP via Getty Images)

It did not come as a surprise that the Formula 1 Australian Grand Prix was cancelled due to the coronavirus outbreak, but the timing of last night’s announcement left fans and media angry at race organisers.

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