Formula One champion Lewis Hamilton to miss Sakhir Grand Prix after testing positive for Covid-19

01 December 2020 - 09:56 By REUTERS
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Formula One champions Lewis Hamilton of Great Britain
Formula One champions Lewis Hamilton of Great Britain
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Lewis Hamilton will miss the Sakhir Formula One Grand Prix after testing positive for Covid-19, the sport’s governing body FIA said.

The Briton, who wrapped up a record-equalling seventh world title last month, was isolating according to local health guidelines in Bahrain, the FIA said.

“Apart from mild symptoms, he is otherwise fit and well,” his Mercedes team said.

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