The organisers of the Melbourne Grand Prix are facing a $25 million legal stoush over the cancellation of the 2020 event.

It comes on the even of a Supreme Court case, with the Australian Grand Prix Corporation being sued for $8.7 million in damages which World Touring Melbourne says it sustained after signing Robbie Williams to perform at the event.

The new legal action is expected to be filed in coming weeks.

Press PLAY below to hear a lawyer explaining the case

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