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Asharq Al-Awsat
Asharq Al-Awsat
Sport
Asharq Al-Awsat

Australian F1 Chief Vows Investigation after Fans Invade Track

More than 131,000 fans attended race day at the Australian Grand Prix. (AFP)

The chief of the Australian Grand Prix vowed a full investigation on Monday after fans invaded the track before the race had officially finished, saying the outcome "could have been horrific".

The sport's governing body, FIA, summoned organizers for an explanation late Sunday after the race, ruling the invasion a serious breach of the sporting code and demanding they "urgently present a formal remediation plan".

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