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Formula One F1 – Abu Dhabi Grand Prix – Yas Marina Circuit, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates – Ferrari’s Charles Leclerc arrives at the Yas Marina Circuit Hamad I Mohammed/Pool via REUTERS
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Formula One F1 – Abu Dhabi Grand Prix – Yas Marina Circuit, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates – Ferrari’s Charles Leclerc arrives at the Yas Marina Circuit Hamad I Mohammed/Pool via REUTERS
On January 14, Ferrari driver Charles Leclerc tested positive for the COVID-19 virus. The Monegasque took to his social media and to break the news to fans.
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The tweet he sent out read, “Hello guys, I hope you are all staying safe. I want to let you know that I have tested positive for Covid-19. I’m regularly checked according to my team’s protocols. Unfortunately, I learned that I have been in contact with a positive case and immediately went into self-isolation, notifying anyone I had contact with. A subsequent test I took has come back positive.
He added, “I’m feeling ok and have mild symptoms. I will remain in isolation in my home in Monaco in compliance with the regulations set by the local health authorities.”
Since this message, there were no updates on his health condition for a few days. Until now, that is.
. @Charles_Leclerc on his Covid-19 infection: “I am fine. A bit of headache and a bit tired..”https://t.co/Hja90wZ0Rn#F1 #Charles16 pic.twitter.com/i66I07s1ER
— Charles Leclerc Fan Page (@LeclercNews) January 16, 2021
While streaming on Twitch yesterday, the Ferrari star answered his fans’ questions regarding his health. He said, “I’m good, thanks guys. Just a bit of headache and a bit tired.”
The news will come as a relief to fans. They will hope he recovers to full fitness soon and that a 100% charged up Leclerc shows up on the track when the season begins.
Leclerc himself would like to have a much better campaign than he had in 2020. At least from a results perspective, otherwise, the Monegasque was quite brilliant driving a lackluster Ferrari that had no right to be on the podium.
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Formula One F1 – Bahrain Grand Prix – Bahrain International Circuit, Sakhir, Bahrain – Ferrari’s Charles Leclerc during practice FIA/Handout via REUTERS
Charles Leclerc not the only F1 driver who tested positive in 2021
Earlier this month, McLaren driver and Leclerc’s close friend Lando Norris too tested positive for the virus. Norris was in Dubai at the time for a planned training camp. On news of his positive test, he went into self-isolation at a hotel in Dubai for 14 days.
His only reported symptoms were a loss of taste and smell.
With the season set to begin in March, both Leclerc and Norris will have a long time to recover. Until then, fans can catch them on Twitch.
It’s possible that they may even make an appearance once the virtual F1 series gets underway. Either way, we wish them a speedy recovery.
