Corona sneaks into Formula 1 cars ... An injury to the Mercedes team
The Mercedes team, the world champion in Formula 1 car racing, announced before the Eiffel Grand Prix today, Friday, that a second person had been infected with the Corona virus within the team's ranks, indicating an inconclusive result of another.
After Mercedes reported infection with the Corona virus yesterday, Thursday, the team stated that its delegation in Nürburgring had been subjected to tests again.
The club said: "According to the protocols, four additional members of the team, whose results were negative, will not be present in the race."
The team added: "Six substitutes have traveled from Britain and they will fill roles with the team."
Mercedes did not announce the name of the person infected with the virus, but the team confirmed that the matter was not related to drivers Lewis Hamilton and Valtteri Bottas.
The British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC) stated that the positive results were not for known persons.
The Formula 1 season is held amidst strict safety and hygiene rules.
Teams work in bubbles and small bubbles to ensure they participate in the race even if someone catches the virus.
And Sergio Perez, the driver of Racing Point, remains the only driver to have contracted the virus so far.
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