BREAKING: Gasly sixth driver in Formula 1 infected with coronavirus

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1 February 2021 at 07:16
Last update 1 February 2021 at 08:38
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Pierre Gasly has been infected with the coronavirus, making him the sixth driver to do so. The Frenchman announced this on Monday morning from his residence in Dubai.

The 2020 Formula One season ran alongside the coronavirus pandemic, with infections affecting Lance Stroll, Sergio Perez and Lewis Hamilton, the championship was also affected. However, ahead of the new season in 2021, there have been more multiple infections among drivers.

Gasly gets infected

First, it was Lando Norris who was infected and not much later Charles Leclerc. Neither of them suffered much from it. Pierre Gasly is now a new name to be added to that list, bringing the counter among drivers to six. Fortunately for Gasly, the start of the season is still a long way off.

''I want to let you know that I have tested positive for the coronavirus. I have told everyone I have been in contact with. I am currently in self-isolation and following the protocol made by the local health authorities. I feel okay now, and will continue my training schedule in isolation," said the Frenchman.