McLaren driver Lando Norris has examined constructive for COVID-19 whereas on vacation in Dubai.

The 21-year-old examined constructive on Monday forward of a deliberate coaching camp. He’ll now isolate in his resort for 14 days, which is consistent with native rules in Dubai.

His staff confirmed the information on Tuesday, including that Norris’ solely signs have been a lack of a style of scent. When Norris recognised the signs he instantly took a take a look at and knowledgeable the staff of the constructive outcome.

“Yesterday I misplaced my sense of style and scent so instantly self remoted and took a take a look at,” Norris wrote in a submit on Instagram. “It is come again as constructive, so I’ve informed everybody that I have been in touch with and might be self isolating for the following 14 days.

“I really feel alright and haven’t any different signs however simply needed to allow you to all know. Take care.”

The brand new System One season will not be resulting from begin till March, though the opening spherical in Australia is likely to be postponed due to the COVID pandemic.

F1 managed to suit 17 races right into a rescheduled race calendar in 2020, with the season beginning in July and operating till mid-December.

Throughout that point, three of the grid’s 20 drivers examined constructive for COVID-19 and missed races, together with seven-time world champion Lewis Hamilton.