F1 scrambles to change plans amid air travel chaos but ‘no impact’ to Melbourne race

Australian Grand Prix boss Travis Auld is confident all 20 Formula 1 drivers and their teams will be in Melbourne by Wednesday for the first race of the season, despite at least one team being forced to change travel plans.


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