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Lewis Hamilton is self-isolating after testing positive for COVID-19 following the Bahrain Grand Prix; The Mercedes driver will miss the Sakhir Grand Prix this weekend; Your replacement driver has yet to be announced
Last Updated: 12/01/20 7:36 am
Lewis Hamilton isolates himself and will miss this weekend’s Sakhir Grand Prix in Bahrain
Lewis Hamilton will miss this weekend’s Sakhir Grand Prix after testing positive for coronavirus.
The Mercedes driver returned three negative tests last week, but began showing mild symptoms on Monday after coming into contact with a person who subsequently tested positive.
Mercedes says it will announce the temporary replacement of Hamilton “in due course.” Stoffel Vandoorne and Esteban Gutiérrez are the team’s reserve drivers.
In a statement Tuesday, Mercedes said: “The Mercedes-AMG Petronas F1 Team regrets to announce that Lewis Hamilton tested positive for COVID-19 and will not be able to participate in the Sakhir GP this weekend.
“Lewis was tested three times last week and tested negative each time, the last of which was on Sunday afternoon at the Bahrain International Circuit as part of the standard racing weekend testing program.
“However, he woke up on Monday morning with mild symptoms and at the same time was informed that a contact prior to his arrival in Bahrain had subsequently tested positive. Lewis, therefore, underwent a new test and returned a positive result This has since been confirmed by a new test.
“Lewis is now isolating himself in accordance with COVID-19 protocols and guidelines from the public health authority in Bahrain. Other than mild symptoms, he is otherwise fit and well, and the whole team sends him their best wishes. for quick recovery. “
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