Lewis Hamilton
Tests Positive for COVID-19.
Lewis Hamilton, a well-known name in Formula One
auto racing, has tested positive for COVID-19. .
According to a statement
from Hamilton, he woke up
Monday morning with mild
COVID-19 symptoms. .
Although he tested negative three times
the previous week, Hamilton requested another
COVID-19 test, which came back positive. .
In a statement to Instagram, Hamilton said he
was “devastated” to have tested positive. .
He claimed that he and
his team had been taking
“all the precautions.” .
Since we started the season in June, my team
and I have been taking all the precautions we
possibly can and following the regulations
everywhere we’ve been in order to stay safe. , Lewis Hamilton, via Instagram.
Hamilton went on to say that he had “immediately”
entered self-isolation where he will stay for 10 days. .
I’m gutted not to be able to race this weekend
but my priority is to follow the protocols and
advice to protect others. , Lewis Hamilton, via Instagram.
Hamilton will miss the
upcoming Sakhir Grand Prix. .
If he fails to test negative
following his self-isolation, he
will also miss the following week’s
season finale in Abu Dhabi