After Testing Positive For Covid-19, Mazepin Of Haas Was Released From Abu Dhabi Gp.

Haas reserve driver Pietro Fittipaldi is in Abu Dhabi, however, he is not eligible to stand in as the Brazilian hasn’t taken part in at least one session this weekend.

As a result, Haas will run just one car — with Mick Schumacher at the wheel — for today’s race.The German will line up 19th.Mazepin was set to start from the 20th.

“The FIA, Formula 1, and Haas F1 Team can today confirm that during onsite PCR testing for the 2021 FIA Formula 1 Abu Dhabi Grand Prix, Nikita Mazepin has tested positive for Covid-19.In accordance with Covid-19 protocols, he will take no further part in this Event.All contacts have been declared,” a joint statement on Mazepin’s positive test said.

“There will be no replacement driver in accordance with article 31.1 of the 2021 FIA Formula 1 Sporting Regulations, which prohibits any driver from starting the race who has not taken part in at least one practice session.The procedures set out by the FIA and Formula 1 will ensure no wider impact on the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix,” Formula One said.