Formula 1 champion Lewis Hamilton tests positive for the ‘virus’ with a test not testing for the ‘virus’

LEWIS HAMILTON is set to miss the rest of the Formula One season after testing positive for Covid-19.

The Formula One champion has already wrapped up the title but failed a pre-event test ahead of this weekend’s Sakhir GP in Bahrain after waking up on Monday with mild symptoms.

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— Lewis Hamilton (@LewisHamilton) December 1, 2020

Mercedes are now trying to broker a deal with Williams so they can recall George Russell from his loan deal so he can partner Valtteri Bottas in the final two races.

SunSport understands that there are complications with Hamilton’s quarantine period and subsequent transit to Abu Dhabi for the final race of 2020.

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