Lewis Hamilton has tested positive for Covid-19

Lewis Hamilton will miss this weekend’s Sakhir Grand Prix after testing positive for Covid-19, Formula One has announced.

In a ststement Formula One said: “The FIA, Formula 1 and Mercedes-AMG Petronas F1 Team can today confirm that during mandatory pre-race PCR testing for the Sakhir Grand Prix, Lewis Hamilton has tested positive for COVID-19. In accordance with COVID-19 protocols and public health authority guidelines in Bahrain he is now isolating.

“All contacts have been declared.

“The procedures set out by the FIA and Formula 1 will ensure no wider impact on this weekend’s event.”

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