“I am devastated”

Lewis Hamilton appeals to the public after his positive crown test results. “Please take care of yourself out there, you can never be too careful,” writes the world champion.

Hamilton tested positive for corona virus twice after the Bahrain Grand Prix, according to his team. He is there in solitary confinement for ten days, as he himself writes. Hamilton confirms that he woke up on Monday with mild symptoms, which his Mercedes team had previously announced. Even now, her symptoms are mild and she will do her best to keep fit.

For the second desert race at Sakhir in eight days, Hamilton is out of the question. “I am devastated not to be able to ride this weekend,” said the 35-year-old, who has long since secured his seventh title.

He and his team have done everything since the Formula 1 season started almost four months late due to the pandemic, have taken all possible precautionary measures and complied with all guidelines. “Unfortunately,” after three negative tests in the last few weeks, he now has a positive result.