Nikita Mazepin tested positive for COVID-19
The FIA, Formula 1 and Haas F1 Team can today confirm that during onsite PCR testing for the 2021 FIA Formula 1 Abu Dhabi grand prix, Nikita Mazepin has tested positive for COVID-19. In accordance with COVID-19 protocols he will take no further part in this Event. All contacts have been declared.
There will be no replacement driver in accordance with article 31.1 of the 2021 FIA Formula 1 Sporting Regulations, which prohibits any driver from starting the race who has not taken part in at least one practice session.
The procedures set out by the FIA and Formula 1 will ensure no wider impact on the Abu Dhabi grand prix.
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Thats convenient i suppose although i hope he recovers well from it , and doesn't get long Covid like the Knight, and it ensures they've enough spare front wings for Mick .
I thought they'd excluded him to prevent him taking out Max or Lulu!
Naw he just wanted to get home for christmas early..lol but ironically it was a mercedes powered williams car that caused the initial upset Georges team...###Awkward