Lewis Hamilton has reportedly examined optimistic for COVID-19.
The seven-time System One champion will miss this weekend’s Sakhir Grand Prix in Bahrain. The Mercedes staff on Tuesday (December 1) announced in a statement that Hamilton was examined 3 times final week and returned a adverse outcome every time.
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That mentioned, Hamilton awoke Monday morning with gentle signs and “was knowledgeable on the similar time {that a} contact previous to arrival in Bahrain had subsequently examined optimistic,” the staff mentioned. “Lewis, due to this fact, took an extra check and returned a optimistic outcome. This has since been confirmed by a retest.”
Hamilton is at the moment in isolation and following all quarantine protocols.
“Other than gentle signs, he’s in any other case match and effectively, and the complete staff sends him its easiest needs for a swift restoration,” the staff assertion mentioned.
