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Formula1: Lando Norris edges Oscar Piastri for pole position as McLaren lock out Melbourne front row

McLaren pulled out of the season-opening Australian Grand Prix Thursday after a team member tested positive for coronavirus, throwing the race into chaos. The employee was among at least five Formula One personnel -- four from Haas -- who went into isolation this week after showing flu-like symptoms typical of the virus.

Season-opening Australian F1 in chaos as McLaren pulls out

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Formula1: Lando Norris edges Oscar Piastri for pole position as McLaren lock out Melbourne front row

Season-opening Australian F1 in chaos as McLaren pulls out