McLaren pulls out of Australian GP after positive coronavirus test: Team

McLaren withdrew from the season-opening Australian Grand Prix after a team member tested positive for coronavirus.

Zak Brown, CEO of McLaren, arrives at the track for the Australian Formula One Grand Prix in Melbourne. (Photo | AP) 

MELBOURNE: McLaren on Thursday withdrew from the season-opening Australian Grand Prix after a team member tested positive for coronavirus, officials said.

"The team member was tested and self-isolated as soon as they started to show symptoms and will now be treated by local healthcare authorities," it said in a statement.