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Ricciardo tested positive for Covid-19 after all, Norris takes over

19:48, 11 Mar 2022

byGPblog.com

Daniel Ricciardo will not be in action during the winter test in Bahrain, after McLaren announced that the driver has tested positive for Covid-19.

Daniel Ricciardo tested positive on Covid-19

Teammate Lando Norris already took full responsibility for the second day of testing because Ricciardo was not feeling well. Earlier, the Australian tested negative for the coronavirus several times, but on Friday night a positive test result followed.

"McLaren Racing can confirm that after feeling unwell from Wednesday onwards in Bahrain, Daniel Ricciardo has now returned a positive PCR test for covid-19," reads the statement on the official website of the team. "Daniel is therefore continuing to isolate in accordance with local regulations."

According to these rules, Ricciardo will be allowed to participate in the Bahrain Grand Prix, which takes place on the weekend of March 20. The team emphasizes that he is already starting to feel better. For Norris, it means a lot of extra kilometres, because Ricciardo's cancellation will also mean he will have to take on the last day of testing.

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2 Comments

Jimmy Clark 11 March 2022 at 21:53+ 422

Sad to see such a great driver and personality have so much misfortune as of late. Hoping he has a swift recovery and that he can return to duty asap so he doesn't have a bad start to the season again.

Anoniem-2 11 March 2022 at 20:23+ 7717

That's the very last thing Danny Ric needed. I hope he doesn't miss next weekend if he does he will be on the back foot from the get off. Which doesn't do him any favours for keeping his seat with o'ward waiting in the shadows

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