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Australian GP boss says fans won't be banned from event
Australian Grand Prix boss Andrew Westacott says the opening round of the 2020 F1 world championship in Melbourne will not be held behind closed doors, despite the coronavirus threat. The COVID-19 global epidemic has forced the cancellation of next month's Chinese Grand Prix in Shanghai while Bahrain Grand Prix organisers have banned fans from next week's race to minimize risks of contagion. But Aussie race fans will be able to cheer on drivers next weekend at Albert Park insists Westacott. Bahrain shuts its doors to fans, but race to go ahead "Not a chance,” Westacott told radio brioadcaster SEN when asked if there was a chance the race could be held behind closed doors, like...
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