Pierre Gasly becomes sixth F1 driver to test positive for COVID-19
AlphaTauri’s Pierre Gasly stated on Sunday he had examined constructive for COVID-19, that means six of System One’s 20 race drivers have now contracted the virus.
The 24-year-old Frenchman, who not too long ago posted photos on Instagram of coaching in Dubai, made the announcement on Twitter.
“I wished to let you already know that I examined constructive for COVID-19. I’ve instructed everybody I’ve been in touch with throughout these final days,” he stated on Twitter.
“I’m presently self-isolating and following the protocol set by the native well being authorities. I’m feeling OK, and can proceed to comply with my coaching plan from house whereas I stay in isolation.”
— PIERRE GASLY 🇫🇷 (@PierreGASLY) January 31, 2021
Mexican Sergio Perez, Canadian Lance Stroll, seven instances world champion Lewis Hamilton, McLaren’s Lando Norris and Ferrari’s Charles Leclerc have all examined constructive because the begin of the pandemic.
Norris and Leclerc examined constructive after additionally spending time in Dubai post-season.
Mercedes workforce boss Toto Wolff, Williams principal Simon Roberts and Aston Martin workforce proprietor Lawrence Stroll in addition to Pirelli tyre boss Mario Isola have additionally had the virus.
The season begins in Bahrain on March 28.
Final yr’s championship was hit by the pandemic, with the deliberate opener in Australia cancelled after a McLaren workforce member examined constructive.
The game finally obtained began in July with groups working in ‘bubbles’ and below a strict security protocol with the paddock closed to all however important employees.