AlphaTauri's Pierre Gasly tested positive for corona. With this, Gasly has now become the sixth Formula 1 driver to test positive for Covid-19. Earlier, Sergio Perez, Lance Stroll, Lewis Hamilton, Lando Norris, and Ferrari's Charles Leclerc had tested positive for coronavirus.
Gasly took to Twitter and wrote, "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 further added, "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."
Due to the ongoing travel restrictions in place, the 2021 Chinese Grand Prix will not take place on its planned date, with Imola returning to the F1 calendar in that slot. In a release, F1 said, "Discussions with the promoter and authorities in China are ongoing, with the potential to reschedule the race later in the season if possible." After Bahrain Grand Prix on March 28, Imola will hold the next race on April 18 while the last race of the season will go ahead in Abu Dhabi on December 12. Australia will hold the third last race of the 2021 season on November 21.
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