Thread: Mexico cancelled due to swine flu

The A1GP season will conclude at Brands Hatch this weekend after the series cancelled its Mexican round due to the swine flu crisis.

The championship had been due to end at Mexico City on May 24, but with the outbreak of the deadly virus having originated in Mexico, A1GP chairman Tony Teixeira said the UK Foreign Office had advised against making 'non-essential' journies to the country.


"To say we are disappointed to have to make this call is an understatement," said Teixeira. "When the news of the health problems broke last week we made sure we kept ourselves up to date with the latest information.


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Slightly off topic but swine flu, we where all going to die of bird flu were we not? all these flues confuse me, so now we are not allowed to visit mexico.. pffty-

the media loves drama. funny that the regular "flu" kills more ppl than this swine flu but yet we are getting our panties in a bunch for this mexican flu thingy.

my government just spent £7million on leaflets telling us to wash our hands.

My bro is supposed to be having his honeymoon in cancun in september.

He's panacking like papped politician on clappamm comman

This was just sad and I would have loved to see the Mexico race and I hope it is back next season.

Swine flu is pandemic. I am happy that they have cancelled it.
A big event such as this, can lead to extensiive spread of disease.

Swine Flu is very dangerous to humans.I am happy for this precaution cancellation but sad that we won't have the A1 GP in Mexico this year.I would eagerly waiting for this race next year.

well, it is a pandemic and it spreads very easily from one to another.i am waiting for A1 GP in mexico because its a great fun.Unfortunetly it wont happen this year.its a good decision to cancell its mexican round because the can't risk the life of millions for just the enjoyment of some people.

Swine Flu has astonished the Mexico and nearby areas.I think that it was an excellent precautionary move by the authorities to cancel the Mexico grand prix this year.It is for the betterment of humanity.

It's a shame that the Mexican event was cancelled, but Brands Hatch is an awesome venue so will provide more excitement!