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The FIA suspends mandatory curfews for Wednesday and Thursday at the Australian Grand Prix due to severe travel disruptions from the ongoing conflict in the Middle East. Airspace closures following military actions have grounded flights, stranding hundreds of team members in Europe. Formula 1 organizes emergency charter flights, with British Airways successfully transporting staff from 10 of the 11 teams via Singapore. Ferrari and Red Bull face the worst delays, with entire crews stuck in Italy before finally reaching Albert Park. F1 race director Rui Marques informs teams that curfew regulations are waived to allow mechanics to catch up on car builds. The FIA confirms the lifting of restrictions due to force majeure. Meanwhile, Formula 1 monitors the escalating situation in Iran, assessing the viability of the Bahrain and Saudi Arabian Grands Prix. Decisions on those events are imminent.
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