The conflict in the Middle East has caused a headache for teams to get set up for the Australian GP.
The FIA has decided to eliminate the curfew hours for the F1 teams for the Australian Grand Prix opening the season.
The Melbourne-based Albert Park is set to host the first round of the championship, marking the beginning of a new era with fresh technical regulations being implemented.
However, the lead-up to the race has been anything but usual, as a major logistical challenge emerged just before the event.
Last weekend, a coordinated attack on Iran by the US and Israel resulted in retaliatory strikes affecting neighboring regions like Dubai, Abu Dhabi, and Qatar – key stopover locations for F1 personnel en route to Australia. The resulting travel disruptions have forced a last-minute change of plans.
Due to these unforeseen circumstances, some team members have arrived in Melbourne later than expected, prompting the decision to waive the curfew before the first practice session.
In light of the ongoing travel and freight issues, the F1 stewards made exceptions to the usual curfew regulations, ensuring a fair preparation period for all teams involved in the Australian Grand Prix.
