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    The Australian Grand Prix has been put back exactly eight months due to Covid

    The Australian Grand Prix has been put back exactly eight months due to Covid


    Strict quarantine requirements mean Formula 1 has decided to rejig the start of the season, with the Chinese grand prix also delayed.

    The Aussie race will now take place on November 21st, rather than March 21st.

    The F1 season will now open with the Bahrain Grand Prix on March 28th.

    MOTORSPORT WITH CRC FIVE FIVE SIX. NOW AVAILABLE IN FIVE SPECIALIST APPLICATIONS.

    © 2026 Newstalk ZB, NZCity

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