Australian Grand Prix organisers have dismissed suggestions a number of Formula One teams are threatening to boycott the race over safety fears surrounding McLaren.

Australian Grand Prix chief Ron Walker has described Formula One supremo Bernie Ecclestone as being “horrified” at the sport’s new quieter era – which could lead to a legal challenge.

Formula One supremo Bernie Ecclestone appears unlikely to accept a compromise proposal of staging next year’s Australian Grand Prix in the early evening.

Australia will host the second round of next year’s Formula One world championship, according to race organisers.

The Australian Grand Prix in Melbourne will go ahead, despite criticism from a coroner over the death of a marshal at last year's race.