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Formula One: World Champion Lewis Hamilton to Miss Sakhir Grand Prix After Testing Positive for COVID-19

Lewis Hamilton (Photo Credit: Twitter)

Lewis Hamilton (Photo Credit: Twitter)

The FIA confirmed in a statement that the seven-time world champion is now in isolation and his contacts had been traced.

  • Last Updated: December 01, 2020, 13:23 IST

Mercedes Formula One driver and seven-time world champion Lewis Hamilton will miss this weekend's Sakhir Grand Prix in Bahrain, after testing positive for coronavirus.

The FIA confirmed in a statement that the world champion is now in isolation and his contacts had been traced. The statement read, " 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."