F1 News, Reports and Race Results

Gasly is driver number 6 to test positive for COVID!

AlphaTauri's Pierre Gasly has tested positive for COVID-19, the Frenchman revealing on social media that he is now self-isolating.

"I wanted to let you know that I tested positive for COVID-19," said Gasly who contracted the coronavirus during a training camp in Dubai. "I have told everyone I’ve been in contact with during these last days.

"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.

"Take care".

Gasly's positive case follows those earlier this month of Lando Norris and Charles Leclerc, while the Frenchman is the sixth F1 driver overall to contract the coronavirus, with Sergio Perez, Lance Stroll and Lewis Hamilton testing positive last year.

With pre-season testing starting in six weeks on March 14, drivers have entered the thick of their preparations, meaning that any COVID case contracted in the coming weeks could disrupt a driver's physical preparations but also impact engineering briefings and simulator work with one's team.

No doubt everyone will put on an extra layer of protection between now and the start of the 2021 season.

Gallery: The beautiful wives and girlfriends of F1 drivers

Keep up to date with all the F1 news via Facebook and Twitter

Michael Delaney

Recent Posts

Marko hails ‘pure speed’ of Red Bull’s next champion in the making

Helmut Marko believes that Red Bull’s driver development programme, which has unearthed so many young…

7 hours ago

Horner: Red Bull can take on F1 engine giants, but time needed

Red Bull team principal Christian Horner is confident that Red Bull Powertrains can compete with…

9 hours ago

Albon backs Colapinto despite crashes: ‘He’s a fantastic driver’

Alex Albon has defended his interim Williams teammate Franco Colapinto, arguing that the rookie’s costly…

10 hours ago

Happy 'Bert Day' to F1i founder Bertrand Gachot

Today, we at F1i.com raise a celebratory glass to our esteemed founder, Bertrand Gachot, who…

11 hours ago

McLaren’s 2024 Season: A triumph 26 years in the making

McLaren roared back to the pinnacle of Formula 1 in 2024, clinching their first Constructors'…

12 hours ago

Lawson opens up about online abuse following Red Bull promotion

Liam Lawson has revealed that he became the target of online abuse by fans of…

13 hours ago