Ferrari driver Charles Leclerc is currently under isolation after testing positive for COVID-19.
The team announced the news on Thursday adding that Leclerc tested positive for the disease on his way back home from Abu Dhabi. This comes after the conclusion of the 2021 Formula 1 Season last weekend.
This is the second time that the Monesgague is testing positive for COVID-19 after suffering the same back in January displaying very mild symptoms.
The statement from Ferrari’s social media handle read: “Scuderia Ferrari Mission Winnow driver Charles Leclerc has tested positive for COVID-19. In accordance with protocols required by FIA and the team, Charles was tested on his return from Abu Dhabi.”
“He is currently feeling fine, with mild symptoms and will self-isolate at home.”
Leclerc finished P10 in the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix finale ranking seventh in the Drivers Championship behind his teammate Carlos Sainz and McLaren driver Lando Norris. Ferrari was third in the Constructors title.
Other drivers who tested positive for COVID-19 in the 2021 F1 season were Kimi Raikkonen and Nikita Mazepin. Lewis Hamilton, Lance Stroll and Sergio Perez also sat out in some of the races last season after contracting the disease.
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