Lando Norris has confirmed on social media that he has tested positive for coronavirus. The Brit is currently on holiday in Dubai before returning to training for the new season.
McLaren said in a statement on Twitter that Norris suffered from loss of smell and taste. After the 21-year-old driver noticed the symptoms, he was tested for COVID-19 and the test turned out to be positive.
Norris is currently on holiday in Dubai where he will now have to spend the next fortnight in self-isolation in his hotel. He continues to feel healthy and has no other symptoms. Norris is the latest driver to test positive following Sergio Perez, Lance Stroll and Lewis Hamilton.
ADVERTISEMENT
Read more about:
latest news
Japanese Grand Prix
Overview
Friday 27.03.26
Practice 1
02:30 AM
Practice 2
06:00 AM
Saturday 28.03.26
Practice 3
02:30 AM
Qualification
06:00 AM
Sunday 29.03.26
Race
05:00 AM
Friday 27.03.26
Practice 1
Fri 02:30 AM
Practice 2
Fri 06:00 AM
Saturday 28.03.26
Practice 3
Sat 02:30 AM
Qualification
Sat 06:00 AM
Sunday 29.03.26
Race
Sun 05:00 AM
Times are in your local timezone
Rumors
Popular on GPBlog
1
Why Jonathan Wheatley suddenly left Audi: a reconstruction of a tumultuous week
1137 times read
2
Crawford replaces Alonso in Japan: Why it is or isn't remarkable
1046 times read
3
Alonso is 'not the driver to be picked' to help Aston Martin turn things around
877 times read
4
F1 Today | Verstappen needs to 'shut up and drive more', 'F1 teams make decision on rule changes'
739 times read
F1-stand 2026
Season
| Pos. | Driver | Team | Points |
|---|---|---|---|
1 | MercedesMER | 51 | |
2 | MercedesMER | 47 | |
3 | FerrariFER | 34 | |
4 | FerrariFER | 33 | |
5 | HaasHAA | 17 | |
6 | McLarenMCL | 15 | |
7 | AlpineALP | 9 | |
8 | Red Bull RacingRBR | 8 | |
9 | Racing BullsRCB | 8 | |
10 | Racing BullsRCB | 4 |
Loading
