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McLaren withdraws from Australian GP after member tests positive for coronavirus

Carlos Sainz of Spain driving the (55) McLaren F1 Team MCL35 Renault on track during day six of F1 Winter Testing.
Carlos Sainz of Spain driving the (55) McLaren F1 Team MCL35 Renault on track during day six of F1 Winter Testing.
Image: Marco Canoniero/LightRocket via Getty Images

The McLaren Racing team has withdrawn from this weekend's Australian Grand Prix after a team member tested positive for the coronavirus.

“The team member was tested and self-isolated as soon as they started to show symptoms and will now be treated by local health care authorities,” McLaren said in a statement.