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Lewis Hamilton - It's shocking Australian GP is going ahead

Thursday, 12 March 2020 10:34

Formula One world champion Lewis Hamilton says the decision to go ahead with this weekend's Australian Grand Prix is "shocking".

At least five of the sport's team members are in quarantine in Melbourne after showing symptoms associated with the coronavirus.

More than 300-thousand fans are expected through the gates of the Albert Park venue for this weekend's race.

Speaking at the pre-race press conference, Hamilton said

"I am really very, very surprised that we're here.",

"I think it's great that we have races, but for me, it is shocking that we are all sitting in this room. And there are so many fans here today.

"It seems like the rest of the world is reacting, probably a little bit late, but already this morning you see Trump down the borders from Europe to the states, you see the NBA has been suspended, yet Formula One continues to go on.

"It's a concern for the people here. We bring quite a big circus here. It's definitely concerning for me."

When asked why he thought the GP was still going ahead, Hamilton responded "cash is king."

 

 

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