AlphaTauri's Pierre Gasly becomes sixth Forluma One driver to test positive for coronavirus

ByReuters

Published 31/01/2021 at 22:10 GMT

Mexican Sergio Perez, Canadian Lance Stroll, seven times world champion Lewis Hamilton of Mercedes, McLaren's Lando Norris and Ferrari's Charles Leclerc have all tested positive for coronavirus since the start of the pandemic. The 2021 Formula One season gets underway in with the Bahrain Grand Prix on March 28.

Race winner Pierre Gasly of France and Scuderia AlphaTauri celebrates during the F1 Grand Prix of Italy at Autodromo di Monza on September 06, 2020 in Monza, Italy.

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AlphaTauri's Pierre Gasly said on Sunday he had tested positive for coronavirus, meaning six of Formula One's 20 race drivers have now had the virus

The 24-year-old Frenchman, who recently posted pictures on Instagram of training in Dubai, made the announcement on Twitter.

"I wanted to let you know that I tested positive for Covid-19. I have told everyone I’ve been in contact with during these last days," he said on Twitter.

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"I’m currently self-isolating and following the protocol set by the local health authorities. I’m feeling OK, and will continue to follow my training plan from home while I remain in isolation."

Mexican Sergio Perez, Canadian Lance Stroll, seven times world champion Lewis Hamilton, McLaren's Lando Norris and Ferrari's Charles Leclerc have all tested positive since the start of the pandemic.

Norris and Leclerc tested positive after also spending time in Dubai post-season.

Mercedes team boss Toto Wolff, Williams principal Simon Roberts and Aston Martin team owner Lawrence Stroll as well as Pirelli tyre boss Mario Isola have also had the virus.

The season starts in Bahrain on March 28.

Last year's championship was hit by the pandemic, with the planned opener in Australia cancelled after a McLaren team member tested positive.

The sport eventually got started in July with teams operating in 'bubbles' and under a strict safety protocol with the paddock closed to all but essential staff.

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