LEWIS HAMILTON has reassured fans he is “feeling healthy” and has “zero symptoms” after a coronavirus scare.
The Formula One world champ had spent time with two people who have tested positive for the bug.
Lewis Hamilton explained in a statement that he is feeling healthy after worries he had come down with coronavirusCredit: Lewis Hamilton/Instagram
Hamilton was exposed to them after travelling to Melbourne for the Australian Grand Prix, which was cancelled when a member of the McLaren team tested positive.
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It prompted a week of self isolation for 35-year-old Hamilton.
While staying in doors, he reassured supporters he had been working out twice a day.
He tweeted a statement, saying: “There’s been some speculation about my health, after I was at an event where two people later tested positive for coronavirus.
“I wanted to let you know that I’m doing well, feeling healthy and working out twice a day.
“I have zero symptoms, and it’s now been 17 days since I saw Sophie and Idris.
“I have been in touch with Idris and happy to hear he is OK.
“I did speak to my doctor and double checked if I needed to take a test but the truth is, there is a limited amount of tests available and there are people who need it more than I do, especially when I wasn’t showing any symptoms at all.”
It is unlikely Hamilton will take part in a virtual Bahrain Grand Prix this weekend, an idea which was initially floated by SunSport’s motorsport correspondent Ben Hunt.
He added some advice though, adding: “So what I’ve done is keep myself isolated this past week, actually since practice was cancelled last Friday and kept my distance from people.
“The most important thing everyone can do is stay positive, social distance yourself as best you can, self isolate if you need to, and regularly wash your hand with soap and water for at least 20 seconds.
“Thank you for all the messages. I’m sending you positivity and love from afar.”
Source: Motorsport - thesun.co.uk
