F1 Social Check: Gasly still manages to put laps in in Australia!

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11:48, 14 Mar 2020

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The start of the 2020 Formula 1 season seems to be a long way off again. And rightly so with the coronavirus causing havoc. While we wait for more news, we'll keep you up to date with the latest goings-on within Formula 1 teams and drivers with the social check.

Gasly still gets track-time in Australia

There might not be an Australian Grand Prix, but that hasn't stopped Pierre Gasly from taking to the track down under! The Frenchman went back to his roots and put in some laps in a kart!

PIERRE GASLY 🇫🇷

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No Australian GP, but at least managed few laps in Melbourne!😅 Good fun, thanks @KartingAust 🇦🇺

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2:05 PM · Mar 15, 2020

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F1 teams send best wishes

The 2020 Formula 1 season should now be underway with a result confirmed in Australia. However, it wasn't to be after precautions were made as a result of the coronavirus outbreak. While the teams wish they could have been out on the Albert Park Circuit today, they wish everyone the very best.

Mercedes-AMG PETRONAS F1 Team

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Racing is our passion. It’s who we are. It’s what we do. We’re sorry we couldn’t be out there on track today. But some things are bigger than racing... Stay safe. Look after each other and we will see you soon ❤

9:50 AM · Mar 15, 2020

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Atlassian Williams F1 Team

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Waking up on what would've been race day, it feels strange not to have those season opener butterflies of anticipation. However, F1 will be back. We will be back. That's what we do. But for now we hope everyone stays as safe as possible and our thoughts are with anyone affected.

10:54 AM · Mar 15, 2020

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We’d loved to have been out competing in Melbourne today for the first round of the F1 season, because that’s what we live for, but some things are bigger than racing. Our thoughts go out to everyone affected at the moment ❤️ #HaasF1 #AusGP

11:09 AM · Mar 15, 2020

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Remembering Charlie Whiting

On this day, Formula 1 was greeted with some shocking news. Charlie Whiting passed away. He was a much-loved character on the paddock, and did a lot for Formula 1. Teams have posted their wishes on social media.

Atlassian Williams F1 Team

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One year on. Remembering Charlie Whiting ❤️

9:51 AM · Mar 14, 2020

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McLaren Mastercard Formula 1 Team

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Remembering Charlie Whiting, who we sadly lost on this day last year. 🧡

9:05 AM · Mar 14, 2020

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Lando Norris online

Lando Norris

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Racing in Australia but not actually in Australia. Lights out at 17:45 GMT on @Twitch 🇦🇺

11:32 PM · Mar 13, 2020

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Lewis Hamilton stays in Melbourne

His rival Sebastian Vettel and Kimi Raikkonen were out of Australia before the announcement was even made. But six-time world champion has remained in Australia and decides to challenge himself at rock climbing instead of qualifying.

Lewis Hamilton

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Gutted to not be qualifying today. I decided to stick around Melbourne and go indoor rock climbing. It’s a great way for me to keep focused. I just wanted to say thanks to all of you who have been sending me such positive messages. Hope you are all staying safe. 🙏🏾

10:23 AM · Mar 14, 2020

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F1 Social Check: Gasly still manages to put laps in in Australia!

byMatt

Gasly still gets track-time in Australia

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Lando Norris online

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Wolff discloses key ‘Bono’ message that sparked Antonelli’s Suzuka pole

Furious Leclerc erupts in anger in heated radio rant: 'It’s a f****** joke!'

Verstappen faces serious pressure from Red Bull teammate Hadjar

Hamilton warns against high expectations for qualifying changes: 'That never ends well'

Red Bull should be ashamed of Verstappen's elimination

Verstappen remains unforgiving toward 'disrespectful' British journalist

For the first time in years, Verstappen trails teammate in a head-to-head battle

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