FERRARI plan to travel to the Australian Grand Prix as planned this week despite government restrictions in Italy.
The Italian team released a statement allaying fears over their participation in the F1 season opener on Sunday because of the coronavirus outbreak.Credit: AP:Associated Press Italy has been one of the worst affected countries by the virus with more than 350 people dead and 16million quarantined as of Monday morning.- are all being played behind closed doors for a month.
"For Ferrari, compliance with the government regulations represents the primary guarantee for ensuring the safety of its employees and their families which is our priority.Ferrari cars have already arrived in Australia while team officials are on their way"Part of the team and equipment have already arrived in Melbourne and the departures for the remaining members of the team are going ahead as programmed unless we receive communications to the contrary.
Speaking to Australian radio station SEN, Aussie GP chief Andrew Westacott said: "When you look at 86,000 at the MCG last night and the footy the week after, we’ve got to go around things sensibly and keep moving on through life while taking the necessary precautions."
Woah! Just watched Ford v Ferrari! I’m amazed at their decision and surprised that the Australian authorities in allowing this to happen. Sorry, but this is a gross example of Ferrari’s arrogance! However, one hopes that they’ve all been tested......!