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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Philip Duncan

F1 bosses take action to help staff reach Australia amid Middle East travel chaos

F1 bosses have helped staff reach Australia before this weekend’s Grand Prix - (Getty Images)

Formula One has launched a significant logistical operation, chartering planes to transport hundreds of essential personnel to Melbourne, ensuring Sunday’s season-opening Australian Grand Prix can proceed despite widespread travel disruption.

The extraordinary measures were necessitated by airspace closures in the Middle East, which caused chaos for F1’s travelling contingent.

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