No snags from Iran attacks: Australia F1 headReuters, MelbourneAustralian Grand Prix head Travis Auld anticipates no impact on the upcoming Formula One season-opener in Melbourne from the travel issues caused by the conflict in the Middle East. The US and Israeli attack on Iran was followed by retaliatory strikes across the Gulf States, throttling air traffic through the region. People walk through a Williams F1 team fan zone in Melbourne`s central business district yesterday, ahead of the season-opening Australian Formula One Grand Prix. Photo: AFP“No doubts the events of the weekend have thrown out the travel plans for the teams and F1 themselves,” Auld told Fox Sports on Monday. But it’s certainly been a busy 48 hours, particularly for F1,” Auld said.

Source: Taipei Times March 02, 2026 17:57 UTC