Original title: Raikkonen tests positive for new crown and will withdraw from F1 Dutch Grand Prix
Alfa Romeo driver Kimi Raikkonen tested positive for the new crown and will miss the remainder of the Formula One (F1) Dutch Grand Prix this weekend.
The FIA and F1 said in a statement: “The FIA, F1 and Alfa Romeo teams confirmed that in the 2021 F1 F1 Dutch Grand Prix on-site nucleic acid test, Raikkonen’s test result was positive.”
“According to the epidemic prevention regulations, he will no longer participate in the remaining races this weekend. All close contacts have been confirmed. The FIA and F1 will ensure that this result will not have a wider impact on the race.”
The Alfa Romeo team stated that the reserve driver and Polish veteran Robert Kubica will replace Raikkonen in the three training, qualifying and races.
Raikkonen is currently under quarantine in the hotel and has no symptoms and is in good spirits. Whether he can play in the Monza Grand Prix next weekend is still unknown. Earlier this month, the 41-year-old Raikkonen announced on social media that he would retire after the end of the season, marking the end of his 20-year career.
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