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Do you carry the checkered flag? Lewis Hamilton is seen for the first time since he recovered from the coronavirus when he arrives at practice for the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix in VERY flashy attire.
- Lewis Hamilton took to the track in Abu Dhabi after missing the Sakhir Grand Prix
- He was photographed upon arrival, along with his bulldog Roscoe, at Yas Marina.
- The FIA confirmed that Hamilton tested negative for Covid-19 before his return
- The British driver received the go-ahead amid much secrecy from local authorities
Lewis Hamilton has made a spectacular return to action after his ordeal from the coronavirus by participating in practice prior to the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix.
The Mercedes driver was given the go-ahead amid much secrecy by local authorities following his firing.
And he arrived at the track, accompanied by the precious bulldog Roscoe, wearing a striking black and white outfit, fisherman’s hat and mask.
Lewis Hamilton is back from his coronavirus layoff and will practice in Abu Dhabi
Hamilton hit the track in Abu Dhabi and was able to feel his car once again
The Mercedes driver was dropped off at the Yas Marina circuit on Friday morning.
Hamilton got out and is preparing to return to the cockpit after missing the last race.
Shortly after his arrival, the seven-time world champion was back in the cockpit and had an idea of the circuit before the last race of the season.
He was absent for the Sakhir Grand Prix in Bahrain, the first race he missed since his Formula One debut in 2007.
Mercedes, aware of the depth of her desire, promised to give her until the last moment to demonstrate her form.
Hamilton’s prized mascot Roscoe was also in tow, battling hot conditions in Abu Dhabi.
The British driver has won in Abu Dhabi before and will be looking for a repeat
Hamilton served his 10-day quarantine in Bahrain. The FIA has confirmed that it tested negative for Covid, a prerequisite for entering Abu Dhabi.
The entire F1 community is stationed on Yas Island near the track after being smeared upon arrival at the airport.
Although most of the 1,200-person group arrived here on a sequence of charter flights on Monday, Hamilton was allowed a special dispensation to land on Thursday.
That’s bad news for George Russell, his English compatriot, who got into the gap a week ago and nearly won the race only to be hit by a pit stop error and then a puncture.
Hamilton is desperate to get back in the cockpit after missing the Sakhir Grand Prix in Bahrain
“The Mercedes-AMG Petronas F1 Team is pleased to confirm that Lewis Hamilton will drive for the team at this weekend’s Abu Dhabi Grand Prix,” the world champions said in a statement Thursday night.
Lewis tested negative for Covid-19 on Wednesday before completing his period of self-isolation in Bahrain. This allowed him to travel to Abu Dhabi on Thursday afternoon and he tested negative upon arrival.
Therefore, Lewis has completed the protocols required by the FIA for his entry to the paddock and will be able to participate in the weekend of the race. “George Russell will return to Williams Racing for the final event of the 2020 season.”
George Russell, who replaced Hamilton at the Sakhir Grand Prix, returns to Williams
Russell was cruelly robbed of victory in his debut with the world champions last weekend.
