FIA relaxes Australia GP curfews as F1 teams reroute staff

F1 teams arrived in Melbourne for the season opener after rerouting staff via alternative flights to avoid conflicts in the Middle East. Despite widespread travel shutdowns, no operational issues were reported.

In response to the disruptions, the FIA announced it would not enforce the standard curfews on Wednesday and Thursday nights, citing force majeure. McLaren and Mercedes team members have also departed Bahrain for testing.