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Pierre Gasly tests positive for coronavirus, becoming sixth Formula 1 driver to do so

Pierre Gasly: "I'm currently self-isolating and following the protocol set by the local health authorities. I'm feeling OK, and will continue to follow my training plan from home while I remain in isolation"; Gasly, the Italian GP race winner, has been training in Dubai

AlphaTauri driver Pierre Gasly is self-isolating after testing positive for coronavirus.

The Frenchman becomes the sixth of Formula 1's 20 drivers to contract Covid-19.

Posting on social media on Sunday night, Gasly, who has been training in Dubai ahead of the new season which begins in March, said: "I wanted to let you know that I tested positive for Covid-19.

"I have told everyone I've been in contact with during these last days.

"I'm currently self-isolating and following the protocol set by the local health authorities. I'm feeling OK, and will continue to follow my training plan from home while I remain in isolation."

Lando Norris and Charles Leclerc each recorded positive Covid-19 cases earlier in January. Both had also been in Dubai.

Lewis Hamilton, Lance Stroll and Sergio Perez all contracted coronavirus last year.

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Mercedes team principal Toto Wolff recently revealed that he too had returned a positive result in Austria, but has since finished his period of quarantine.

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