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Shayne Hope

Australian GP admits security lapses after fan invasion

Australian Grand Prix officials have admitted to safety and security failures after fans invaded the track at Albert Park during the race. Photo: AAP

Australian Grand Prix organisers admit they don’t know how fans invaded the track during the Formula One race at Albert Park but are committed to investigating the potentially “disastrous” incident.

Spectators broke through security barriers and accessed the track towards the end of Sunday’s race, with some reaching the car driven by Haas’s Nico Hulkenberg as it was parked at the exit of turn two.

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