McLaren has revealed that Daniel Ricciardo has tested positive for COVID and will therefore miss the final day of testing.

"McLaren Racing can confirm that after feeling unwell from Wednesday onwards in Bahrain, Daniel Ricciardo has now returned a positive PCR test for covid-19," said the team in a brief statement.

"Daniel is therefore continuing to isolate in accordance with local regulations.

"Under these regulations Daniel will be released in time for next weekend’s Bahrain Grand Prix. Daniel is already beginning to feel better, and we wish him well for a quick recovery.

"Following this, we can confirm that Lando Norris will remain in the MCL36 for the final day of the official pre-season test in Bahrain tomorrow."

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1. Posted by kenji, 13/03/2022 1:15

"@Elsiebc....I don't think so. He was in isolation when he returned to Australia late last year though. "

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2. Posted by elsiebc, 12/03/2022 19:40

"Isn't this the third time for him? "

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3. Posted by kenji, 12/03/2022 10:48

"@ffracer...I've heard either Van Doorne or De Vries...?"

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4. Posted by ffracer, 12/03/2022 10:26

"What if he doesn't test negative by next weekend.... Who is McLaren's back up driver?"

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5. Posted by kenji, 12/03/2022 6:31

"How unfortunate for Daniel. Norris now has a major start in experiencing the new car and it's special handling characteristics but DR will get a handle on that. The good news is that he'll be on the grid next week. That's what matters most.

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