Concerns about travel restrictions due to the coronavirus outbreak may put Ferrari's participation in next month's Australian grand prix in doubt.

The Italian giant has revealed it will seek assurances its staff will be allowed to travel, and not face quarantine restrictions, before heading to Melbourne for the March 15 season opener.

An outbreak of the virus in Italy has already created havoc with several sporting events across the country.

Ferrari says it wants to protect its employees. Credit:AP

Serie A and European football fixtures have been affected while Italy's Six Nations' rugby match against Ireland has been postponed.