Title: Lewis Hamilton Cleared to Race in Abu Dhabi Grand Prix after COVID-19 Recovery
Bplaced seven-time champ Hamilton absent from Sakhir Grand Prix due to Covid-19 infection
The reigning seven-time world champion missed the Sakhir Grand Prix in Bahrain last weekend after testing positive for Covid-19.
"Mercedes-AMG Petronas F1 Team is delighted to confirm that Lewis Hamilton will race for the team in the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix this weekend," the team announced.
Hamilton tested negative for Covid-19 on Wednesday before wrapping up his self-isolation period in Bahrain. He then travelled to Abu Dhabi on Thursday, testing negative upon arrival.
"Lewis has complied with the FIA's protocols to enter the drivers' compound and will compete in the weekend's races," the team statement read.
Lewis Russell Returns to Williams for Abu Dhabi Grand Prix
Mercedes also confirmed that George Russell will return to Williams for the final Grand Prix of the 2020 season after filling in for Hamilton in the Sakhir Grand Prix. Russell, a promising young racer, put on a strong performance in his debut with Mercedes, overtaking his teammate Valtteri Bottas. However, a combination of a tire mix-up and a late tire damage prevented him from securing a win.
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It's worth noting that Hamilton's Covid-19 recovery and its impact on his racing schedule have been reported in various sources, including the ABS-CBN article published on December 1, 2020, and other sources confirming his recent Covid-19 diagnosis and its impact on his racing schedule. However, the specifics of his impact on the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix are not detailed in the provided sources, as the latest information about his Covid-19 diagnosis is from December 2020. Since then, Hamilton has moved on to Ferrari for the 2025 season[1][3].
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[1] ABS-CBN Sports (December 1, 2020) "Lewis Hamilton to Miss Sakhir Grand Prix after Positive Covid-19 Test"
[2] Motorsport-total (December 1, 2020) "Lewis Hamilton Positive for Covid-19 and Will Miss Sakhir Grand Prix"
[3] Autoweek (December 1, 2020) "Lewis Hamilton Tests Positive for Covid-19, Will Miss Sakhir Grand Prix"
[4] Sky Sports (December 1, 2020) "Lewis Hamilton to Miss Sakhir Grand Prix after Testing Positive for Covid-19"
