Alfa Romeo’s Kimi Raikkonen has examined optimistic for Covid-19 and can take no additional half on this weekend’s Dutch Grand Prix.
Raikkonen, who introduced on the eve of the race at Zandvoort that he’ll retire on the finish of the season, returned the end result at an on-site take a look at.
One of many group’s reserve drivers – one-time race winner Robert Kubica – will stand-in for Raikkonen this weekend. Kubica’s final Grand Prix was Abu Dhabi 2019. Will probably be his 98th begin and first as an Alfa Romeo race driver.
Raikkonen, 41, is presently isolating in his resort, with the group saying he’s “displaying no signs and is in good spirits”.
They added: “The group needs Kimi a speedy restoration.”
The FIA and F1 mentioned in a press release: “The FIA, System 1 and Alfa Romeo Racing ORLEN can at present verify that in onsite PCR testing for the 2021 FIA System 1 Dutch Grand Prix, Kimi Räikkönen has examined optimistic for COVID-19.
“In accordance with COVID-19 protocols he’ll take no additional half on this Occasion. All contacts have been declared. The procedures set out by the FIA and System 1 will guarantee no wider influence on the Dutch Grand Prix.”
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Raikkonen will want a unfavourable take a look at earlier than being allowed to return to the paddock and due to this fact it stays unclear whether or not he can be accessible for subsequent weekend’s Italian Grand Prix at Monza.
On Kubica stepping in at brief discover, the group mentioned: “Robert has been reserve driver of Alfa Romeo Racing ORLEN because the begin of the 2020 season and has pushed the group’s C41 in three follow classes this yr. With 97 System One begins to his title and expertise with 2021 System One equipment, he can be prepared for motion and to present his finest for the group.”
System 1 drivers react to Kimi Räikkönen’s retirement announcement
