McLaren Method 1 driver Daniel Ricciardo has examined constructive for COVID-19 and might be compelled to overlook the ultimate day of testing in Bahrain on Saturday.
His workforce has urged that his participation in subsequent weekend’s Bahrain GP shouldn’t be underneath menace and that he’ll be capable to participate.
Lando Norris will drive the MCL36 for a 3rd consecutive day of testing on Friday.
Ricciardo was attributable to drive the automobile on Thursday morning’s first session in Sakhir, however he was feeling unwell and so Norris did each the morning and afternoon periods.
The workforce hoped that he would be capable to drive on Friday morning, however shortly earlier than motion started it reported that he was nonetheless feeling unwell, noting that it “will proceed to evaluate him earlier than he resumes duties”.
It added: “Daniel has had a number of precautionary COVID-19 exams throughout this time, which have been unfavourable all through.”
Nevertheless any likelihood of a return to the cockpit on Saturday was ended when he had a constructive check on Friday.
In an announcement issued on Friday night the workforce stated: “McLaren Racing can verify that after feeling unwell from Wednesday onwards in Bahrain, Daniel Ricciardo has now returned a constructive PCR check for COVID-19.
Ricciardo was pictured within the paddock on Wednesday at an anti-war photoshoot, however was too unwell to drive on Thursday or Friday
Picture by: Steven Tee / Motorsport Images
“Daniel is due to this fact persevering with to isolate in accordance with native laws.
“Beneath these laws Daniel might be launched in time for subsequent weekend’s Method 1 Gulf Air Bahrain Grand Prix. Daniel is already starting to really feel higher, and we want him nicely for a fast restoration.
“Following this, we are able to verify that Lando Norris will stay within the MCL36 for the ultimate day of the official pre-season check in Bahrain tomorrow.”
Ricciardo tweeted: “Higher this week than subsequent… Unlucky to overlook the check, however I’m beginning to really feel higher. I’ll keep remoted and simply concentrate on subsequent weekend.
“Large because of Lando & McLaren for the heavy lifting, I owe you some beers (milk for Lando). Respect the nicely needs from everybody.”
Assuming that Ricciardo is certainly handed match to participate in subsequent weekend’s race he might be at a major drawback after lacking all three days of the Bahrain check.
If he’s not ready to participate the McLaren should name on a reserve driver. It has an association with Mercedes to share its reserve drivers, Stoffel Vandoorne and Nyck de Vries.
Lewis Hamilton, Sergio Perez, Lance Stroll and Nikita Mazepin have all needed to miss races attributable to testing constructive for COVID-19.
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