FIA Statement

F1 charters flights for Australian GP amid Middle East conflict

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Formula 1 has arranged charter flights to transport key personnel to Melbourne for the season-opening Australian Grand Prix, following travel disruptions caused by the escalating conflict in the Middle East. The race, set for March 8 at Albert Park, remains on track as all equipment is already in place. Officials are monitoring the situation closely for upcoming events in Bahrain and Saudi Arabia.