The official Twitter handle of F1 confirmed the development in a tweet on Monday night.
The Mercedes driver returned three negative tests last week but began displaying mild symptoms on Monday and was informed at the same time that a contact prior to his arrival in Bahrain had subsequently tested positive for Covid-19.
Hamilton returned a positive result in a further test, confirmed in a later retest. Mercedes say he is showing mild symptoms but is “otherwise fit and well” and is now self isolating in line with guidelines.
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“Lewis Hamilton will miss this weekend’s Sakhir Grand Prix in Bahrain after a positive test for Covid-19,” F1 tweeted.
Hamilton is now self-isolating and will miss this weekend’s Sakhir Grand Prix in Bahrain.
His replacement driver is yet to be announced.
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