Arabic version: سباق الجائزة الكبرى الأسترالي مستعد للمضي قدمًا دون اضطرابات سفر
Organizers of the Australian Grand Prix have expressed confidence that the ongoing conflict in the Middle East will not affect the season-opening Formula 1 race this weekend. Close to 1,000 staff members have had to adjust their travel plans, with an estimated 500 expected to be flown from Europe on charter planes.
According to BBC News, the disruptions stem from attacks by the US and Israel on Iran, which led to retaliatory strikes across the region. However, Australian Formula 1 chief Travis Auld stated that all arrangements are now in place and that fans will not notice any difference.
Auld mentioned that the last 48 hours required significant reshuffling of flights, which is primarily the responsibility of Formula 1. He assured that everyone involved, including teams and drivers, will be present for the race.
The F1 spokesperson noted that the next races are in Australia, China, and Japan, which are not in the Middle East and are not expected to be affected by the current situation. The Bahrain and Saudi Arabian races are scheduled for April.
Auld further indicated that while there are no immediate issues, Formula 1 is actively monitoring the situation and considering potential implications for future races if necessary.
