” With assistance of the local organiser of the British Grand Prix, regional health authorities and the FIA COVID-19 delegate, a complete track and trace effort has been undertaken and all close contacts have actually been quarantined.
But after being re-tested later in the day, it was verified he had signed up positive for the virus.
” The treatments set out by the FIA and Formula 1 have actually attended to swift containment of an occurrence that will have no wider effect on this weekends occasion.”
Sergio Perez will not be able to race in this weekends British Grand Prix at Silverstone after he evaluated favorable for Covid-19.
” Perez has entered self-quarantine in accordance with the guidelines of the appropriate public health authorities, and will continue to follow the treatment mandated by those authorities,” checked out a declaration issued by Formula 1 and the FIA.
The Racing Point motorist was absent from the circuit on Thursday after self-isolating following what his group called an “undetermined” test.
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Formula 1 is following a stringent screening program as part of the security procedures put in location when racing resumed previously this month, and this is the very first time a chauffeur has actually tested favorable.
Its comprehended Racing Point – who verified the Mexican driver is “physically well and in great spirits” – plan to still run two cars and trucks in this weekends race, with a modified motorist line-up to be revealed in due course.
A group representative previously validated a little group of staff member that touched with Perez were self-isolating as a precaution and being re-tested, as is guideline.
