The driver Nikita Mazepin has tested positive for Covid and will not contest this Sunday the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix, the last round of the Formula 1 World Championship. As reported by the competition itself, the Russian only has mild symptoms and has been isolated from the rest from the 'paddock'.
Nikita Mazepin will not compete in the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix due to a positive test for Covid-19 . Mazepin only experiences mild symptoms and is isolated according to Covid-19 protocols. We wish Nikita a speedy and safe recovery, ”the F1 broadcast.
In this way, Mazepin's first season in Formula 1 ends prematurely, in which he has attracted attention more for his continuous problems at the wheel than for his good performance on the asphalt. Still, his continuity with the Haas team is assured next season.
BREAKING: Nikita Mazepin will not race in the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix after a positive test for Covid-19
Mazepin is experiencing only mild symptoms, and is now isolating in accordance with Covid-19 protocols
We wish Nikita a safe and rapid recovery pic.twitter.com/ZHNo8eCddT
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