COVID-19: Lewis Hamilton To Miss F1 Sakhir GP After Positive Test

Seven-time Formula 1 Champion, Lewis Hamilton tested positive for COVID-19 and will miss the F1 Sahkir GP race after showing mild symptoms of the viral infection.

AllNews understands that Hamilton who is a Mercedes driver was reported to have “mild symptoms” on the morning following Sunday’s Bahrain Grand Prix where he claimed his 11th win of the season.

An F1 statement said: “The FIA, Formula One, and Mercedes Team can today confirm that during mandatory pre-race PRC testing for the Sakhir Grand Prix, Lewis Hamilton has tested positive for COVID-19.

"In accordance with COVID-19 protocols, he is now isolating. All contacts have been declared. The procedures set out by the FIA and Formula One will ensure no wider impact on this weekend’s event.”

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The F1 Sakhir, which is scheduled for the weekend of the first week of December 2020, will carry on without Lewis as he is set to isolate for a 14-day period and would still undergo further tests to know if he has recovered or not.

It will be the first Grand Prix Hamilton has missed in his 14-season career, ending a record run of 265 consecutive starts.

In a statement on Tuesday, Mercedes said: "The Mercedes-AMG Petronas F1 Team regrets to announce that Lewis Hamilton has tested positive for COVID-19 and will be unable to take part in this weekend's Sakhir GP.

"However, he woke up on Monday morning with mild symptoms and was informed at the same time that a contact prior to arrival in Bahrain had subsequently tested positive.

"Lewis, therefore, took a further test and returned a positive result. This has since been confirmed by a retest".