Australian GP: Organizers Deny Team Boycott
A few days before the start of the 2015 season, rumors of a possible boycott of the Australian Grand Prix emerged, but the race organizers deny them.
In the realm of surprising rumors, the one about a boycott of the Australian Grand Prix by certain teams has emerged in recent days. The reason? Concerns related to Fernando Alonso’s accident during winter testing. According to whispers, competitors are apprehensive about lining up alongside the McLaren MP4-30s.
This rumor is based on other unverified theories, including one of an electrocution of the Spanish driver prior to his accident. These claims have been refuted by McLaren, who pointed to an excessively wide exit at turn 3 and the wind as causes of the crash. The team also stated that Alonso was conscious until the impact with the wall.
Andrew Westacott, president of the Australian Grand Prix Corporation, the company organizing the inaugural GP of the 2015 season, dismissed this notion: “We talk with the teams, Formula 1, and the FIA multiple times each day and a boycott has not been mentioned or discussed at all,” he explained to the West Australian.
« All the teams are coming to Melbourne; they are excited to start the new season, the freight is arriving, the staff is on site at Albert Park setting up the broadcast, and from our perspective, everything is going wonderfully. We have no concerns except for being able to contain the enthusiasm of the Australian public for four days. »
As a reminder, Fernando Alonso suffered a concussion leading to a three-day hospital stay and a month of rest, preventing him from participating in the Australian GP to avoid the risk of a second impact that could cause severe damage. He will be replaced by Kevin Magnussen. His return is expected for the Malaysian GP (March 27-29).
