Ricciardo tests positive for COVID-19 after suffering symptoms since Wednesday

MADRID, 11 Mar. (EUROPA PRESS) –

The Australian McLaren driver, Daniel Ricciardo, has tested positive for COVID-19, as reported by his team in a statement this Friday after the tests carried out in Bahrain, a prelude to the Formula 1 World Championship that will begin on March 20 in this same country. .

“McLaren Racing can confirm that after feeling unwell from Wednesday onwards in Bahrain, Daniel Ricciardo has now tested positive for COVID-19 PCR,” McLaren said in a public statement.

The team indicated that Ricciardo, who did not go out on the track on either of the two test days, “continues to be isolated according to local regulations” and “under these regulations, Daniel will be released in time for the Formula 1 Bahrain Grand Prix next year.” weekend”.

In addition, McLaren assured that the Australian pilot “is already beginning to feel better” after two days with symptoms that he seems to have left behind. “We wish him the best for a speedy recovery,” concluded the English team’s statement, which confirmed its other rider, Lando Norris, for the test day this Saturday.