F1 bosses stance on Australian Grand Prix as special measures taken for opening raceFormula One has kept the season-opening Australian Grand Prix alive by chartering planes to fly hundreds of staff to Melbourne following Middle East airspace closureView 2 Images The Australian Grand Prix is expected to go ahead this weekend despite complexities caused by the conflict in the Middle East (Image: Getty Images)Formula One has kept Sunday's season-opening Australian Grand Prix on track by deploying charter planes to transport hundreds of stranded members of the sport's travelling personnel to Melbourne. Nevertheless, the conflict in the Middle East forced hundreds of staff to re-route or secure chartered flights. After this weekend's race in Albert Park, the sport will swiftly head to Shanghai for the Chinese Grand Prix. The unrest in the Middle East puts those races in considerable doubt with F1 "closely monitoring" the situation. ‌View 2 Images A general view as workers prepare for the 2026 Qatar Airways Australian Grand PrixMAKE THE MIRROR YOUR FIRST CHOICE!

Source: Daily Mirror March 03, 2026 12:41 UTC