'Sars not a threat to GP'

2003-06-02 16:18

Monte Carlo - The Canadian Formula One Grand Prix, which is due to take place on June 15 in Montreal, is not in danger of being called off because of the outbreak of the flu-like virus Sars (Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome) in Toronto.

"We're in Montreal not Toronto," Max Mosley, president of motorsport's governing body, FIA, told journalists at the weekend's Monaco Grand Prix.

"At the moment, it's not a problem. If it does become one, then we'll look at the situation."

Around 7 000 people are currently in quarantine in Canada as it tries to come to grips with the Sars outbreak, which has so far infected 62 people in the country. - Sapa-DPA

- SAPA