Mercedes will be without seven-time F1 world champion Lewis Hamilton at this weekend's Sakhir Grand Prix in Bahrain after he tested positive to COVID-19.<\/p>\n
Hamilton is currently undergoing self-isolation after his positive test with all contacts declared.<\/p>\n
The 35-year-old is the third F1 driver to test positive to coronavirus this season after Sergio Perez and Lance Stroll.<\/p>\n
Despite testing negative three times last week, including on Sunday afternoon, Hamilton woke up with mild symptoms of the virus on Monday morning and was informed that a contact prior to arrival in Bahrain had tested positive.<\/p>\n
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Hamilton was tested two more times after waking up on Monday and tested positive both times. All close contacts of the reigning champion are currently undergoing testing.<\/p>\n
Mercedes is yet to confirm Hamilton's replacement for this weekend's race.<\/p>\n
Hamilton will require another negative test before he is able to return for the final race of the season in Abu Dhabi.<\/p>\n
The Briton sealed this year's world championship in Turkey, tying F1 legend Michael Schumacher's record of seven F1 titles.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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