Pierre Gasly turns into sixth F1 driver to check constructive for COVID-19

AlphaTauri’s Pierre Gasly stated on Sunday he had examined constructive for COVID-19, which means six of Formula One’s 20 race drivers have now contracted the virus.
The 24-year-old Frenchman, who just lately posted footage on Instagram of coaching 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 stated on Twitter.
“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.”

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— 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 for the reason that begin of the pandemic.
Norris and Leclerc examined constructive after additionally spending time in Dubai post-season.
Mercedes staff boss Toto Wolff, Williams principal Simon Roberts and Aston Martin staff proprietor Lawrence Stroll in addition to Pirelli tyre boss Mario Isola have additionally had the virus.
The season begins in Bahrain on March 28.
Last yr’s championship was hit by the pandemic, with the deliberate opener in Australia cancelled after a McLaren staff member examined constructive.
The sport finally obtained began in July with groups working in ‘bubbles’ and underneath a strict security protocol with the paddock closed to all however important employees.