Seven-time planet champion Lewis Hamilton has tested good for novel coronavirus and will therefore miss this weekend’s Sakhir Grand Prix, Mercedes announced on Tuesday.
Hamilton, who sealed this year’s title in Turkey and won Sunday’s Bahrain Grand Prix, was tested 3 instances final week which includes Sunday afternoon as element of the frequent testing plan, returning a damaging outcome every single time, according to Mercedes.
However, on Monday morning, he woke up with mild symptoms and was informed at the similar time that a get in touch with prior to arrival in Bahrain had subsequently tested good. He for that reason took a additional test and returned a good outcome.
The Briton is now isolating in accordance with Covid-19 protocols and public well being authority recommendations in Bahrain.
“Apart from mild symptoms, he is otherwise fit and well, and the entire team sends him its very best wishes for a swift recovery,” the Mercedes statement study.
He is the third F1 driver to test good for the deadly virus this season, following Sergio Perez at Silverstone and Lance Stroll in Germany.
Mercedes reserve driver Stoffel Vandoorne will travel to Bahrain following Formula E testing in Valencia on Tuesday. However, the group is but to confirm who will replace Hamilton, saying they will do so in due course.