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The Ferrari team pit ahead of the Formula 1 Australian Grand Prix 2020.
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Mercedes driver and world champion Lewis Hamilton poses ahead of the Australian Grand Prix 2020 before it was cancelled.
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Racing Point driver Lance Stroll arrives ahead of the Formula 1 Australian Grand Prix 2020.
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Ferrari driver Sebastian Vettel arrives for the media day.
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Red Bull driver Max Verstappen arrives for a photo session at Albert Park. AFP
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McLaren driver Carlos Sainz Jr waves to fans after arriving at Albert Park.
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Renault driver Esteban Ocon of Renault arrives wearing a face mask.
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Renault driver Daniel Ricciardo arrives at Albert Park. EPA
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Racing Point driver Sergio Perez signs an autograph
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Williams drivers George Russell and Nicholas Latifi and crew sit around a table at Albert Park.
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Lewis Hamilton arrives at the Paddock.
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Trophies are displayed ahead of the Formula 1 Australian Grand Prix.
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A mechanic checks tyres ahead of the Formula 1 Australian Grand Prix 2020.
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Red Bull team arrives ahead of the Formula 1 Australian Grand Prix 2020. EPA
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The Ferrari team pit ahead of the Formula 1 Australian Grand Prix 2020.
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Mercedes driver and world champion Lewis Hamilton poses ahead of the Australian Grand Prix 2020 before it was cancelled.
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Racing Point driver Lance Stroll arrives ahead of the Formula 1 Australian Grand Prix 2020.
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Ferrari driver Sebastian Vettel arrives for the media day.
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Red Bull driver Max Verstappen arrives for a photo session at Albert Park. AFP
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McLaren driver Carlos Sainz Jr waves to fans after arriving at Albert Park.
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Renault driver Esteban Ocon of Renault arrives wearing a face mask.
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Renault driver Daniel Ricciardo arrives at Albert Park. EPA
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Racing Point driver Sergio Perez signs an autograph
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Williams drivers George Russell and Nicholas Latifi and crew sit around a table at Albert Park.
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Lewis Hamilton arrives at the Paddock.
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Trophies are displayed ahead of the Formula 1 Australian Grand Prix.
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A mechanic checks tyres ahead of the Formula 1 Australian Grand Prix 2020.
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Red Bull team arrives ahead of the Formula 1 Australian Grand Prix 2020. EPA
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The Ferrari team pit ahead of the Formula 1 Australian Grand Prix 2020.
Coronavirus: FIA cancels season-opening Australian F1 Grand Prix
Thousands of fans had already arrived to watch Friday's practice session before the race was pulled
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13 March, 2020
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