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Hamilton will not be able to compete in the Sahir Grand Prix this weekend because he produced a positive coronavirus test on Monday. All of this was announced by Mercedes on Tuesday morning.
However, it is not yet known who will take over the English berth in Bahrain: Mercedes has two reserves: Stoffel Vandoorne and Esteban Gutiérrez, but the latter driver does not currently have an F1 super license.
But know Nor can it be ruled out that the German stable will vote in confidence for George Russell, a young man who currently works at Williams.. This, of course, would also require the approval of the British stable.
Vandoorne tested his Formula E field in Valencia today and, on a journalistic question, said not even he knows anything.
“I don’t know what’s going to happen, but I know I have the opportunity to drive,” said the Belgian after Tuesday’s test day for the Formula E series in Valencia.
“But we will see. I will travel tomorrow and then it will be revealed.”
Vandoorne confirmed spoke to the Mercedes team Hamilton’s absence, but says a decision has yet to be made.
“I got the first message around 7 in the morning. The team said Lewis’s test was positive and will be announced in an hour. But I’ve been waiting ever since. ”
“To be honest, I didn’t get to think about that much while concentrating on the Formula E test, that was the priority today. I know I’m going to go to Bahrain tomorrow, so we’ll see. ”
