F1 cancels season-opening Australian Grand Prix over coronavirus

Filed under:Motorsports,McLaren,Mercedes-Benz,RacingAs thousands of fans queued to get into the Australian Grand Prix, seemingly unperturbed by the coronavirus pandemic, the Formula One teams and drivers were packing up to leave.The rapid spread of the virus left organizers with little choice Friday but to cancel the season-opening race, particularly after McLaren withdrew because a team member tested positive for the COVID-19 illless and following heavy criticism from six-time world champion Le