A member of Pirelli’s Formula One team has tested positive for coronavirus in Australia. It is the second confirmed Covid-19 infection within F1. "It is a big blow for Aussie sport": former F1 champion Jones on cancelled GP Read more A McLaren mechanic was infected last week leading to the cancellation of the opening race in Melbourne. Pirelli, based in Italy, are the sport’s sole tyre supplier. A spokesperson said: “A member of the Pirelli F1 team tested positive for Covid-19 in Melbourne. The person concerned is now following all the relevant procedures put in place by the Australian health authorities.”