Lewis Hamilton Says “Devastated” With Covid For Not Racing Sakhir, But Feels Good | Formula 1

“Hi guys. I’m devastated not to race this weekend. Since we started the season in June, my team and I have been taking every possible precaution and following all the rules everywhere we went to save ourselves. Unfortunately, even with three negative tests in the last week, yesterday I woke up with mild symptoms and ordered a new test, which came back positive, immediately went into self-isolation for ten days. And tips to protect others. I am very lucky to feel good. and I only have little symptoms, and I will do my best to stay well and healthy. Please look at others, you can never be careful enough. These are scary times for everyone and we have to make sure we take care of others. Stay positive. “

In recent months, Lewis Hamilton has always been very concerned about the coronavirus pandemic and, on his social media and in interviews, he constantly expressed to fans requests that everyone take precautions to avoid contagion.

Lewis Hamilton was the third driver to test positive for coronavirus in the 2020 season. Before him, Sergio Pérez and Lance Stroll, both from Racing Point, were infected. While the Mexican was asymptomatic, the Canadian had diarrhea and had a more difficult recovery.

Mercedes has yet to announce a replacement for Lewis Hamilton, but Belgian Stoffel Vandoorne, the team’s reserve throughout the season, emerges as the favorite. England’s George Russell, on loan from Mercedes to Williams, and Germany’s Nico Hulkenberg, who replaced Pérez and Stroll this year, are also on the list.