Disappointing news for motor sports fans in Australia as the Australian Grand Prix gets cancelled for a second straight year. Melbourne usually marks the start of the F1 season and was cancelled mid-weekend last year as Coronavirus hit the world. This year however, it was moved up the calendar to meet the Covid conditions. However, not enough people have been vaccinated for it to be safe for them to host the Grand Prix. Due to the state's delayed vaccine rollout and the federal government's recent decision to halve its overseas arrivals cap, the feasibility of the event could not be guaranteed.

Race organisers had requested a fly-in, fly-out arrangement with a biosecure hub set up for drivers, team officials, and crew in order to eliminate the required 14-day quarantine period that would prevent them from competing in another race. Due to the current and ever changing international travel restrictions, Australia will not be able to allow such a large number of International travelers into the country.

Aussie fans will not get a chance to see their hometown hero Daniel Ricciardo in action in the flesh. Although the FIA has promised a 23-race F1 calendar to their viewership, it is not yet known where the replacement race will be held. Other GPs to be called off this year include Singapore and Canada.

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