Mexican driver Sergio Perez has tested positive for Covid-19. This was announced by the International Automobile Association Fia and the racing series on Thursday evening. The 30-year-old from Team Racing Point is now not allowed to take part in the British Grand Prix at Silverstone on Sunday. Perez is physically healthy and in a good mood, said his racing team. “He will continue to isolate himself according to the guidelines of the responsible health authorities,” said a statement. Only the second test of the World Cup sixth was positive. Previously there was an ambiguous test result and the pilot was isolated as a precautionary measure away from the route. The holding of the race is not at risk, said Formula 1. Perez ‘team wants to nominate a replacement driver for the free cockpit. In the first three races after the restart, there had been no Corona case among drivers and team employees.
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