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Opening races of 2020 in serious doubt

Mar.5 The coronavirus crisis is continuing to cast a shadow over the start of the 2020 season. In Melbourne, preparations are in full swing for the season opener next weekend, with the first team staff understood to already be flying into Australia. But the government is said to be considering severe restrictions on those travelling from Italy, which would include staff of Ferrari, Alpha Tauri, Pirelli and even Haas and Alfa Romeo. Prime Minister Scott Morrison said on Thursday that Italian travellers would face "advanced screening measures". That puts the grand prix at risk. "If a team is prevented from entering a country, we can't have a race," said F1 sporting boss...
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