Gasly has Covid

PIERRE Gasly has become the sixth Formula One driver to test positive for Covid-19.

The AlphaTauri racer, who won last year’s Italian Grand Prix, contracted the virus in Dubai.

Gasly, 24, wrote on Twitter: “I wanted to let you know that I tested positive for Covid-19. I have told everyone I’ve been in contact with in these last days.

“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.”

British driver Lando Norris and Ferrari’s Charles Leclerc both tested positive for Covid-19 last month following time in Dubai. Lewis Hamilton also contracted the illness there last season.