Gasly latest Covid victim
Motorsport: AlphaTauri’s Pierre Gasly said yesterday he had tested positive for Covid19, meaning six of Formula One’s 20 drivers have now contracted the virus.
The 24yearold Frenchman, who recently posted pictures on Instagram of training in Dubai, made the announcement on Twitter.
Mexican Sergio Perez, Canadian Lance Stroll, seven time world champion Lewis Hamilton, McLaren’s Lando Norris and Ferrari’s Charles Leclerc have all tested positive since the start of the pandemic.
Mercedes team boss Toto Wolff, Williams principal Simon Roberts and Aston Martin team owner Lawrence Stroll as well as Pirelli tyre boss Mario Isola have also had the virus.
The season starts in Bahrain on March 28. — Reuters