Three positive Covid cases were detected at McLaren including that of their bigwig Zak Brown ahead of the upcoming F1 British Grand Prix 2021 at Silverstone
The Covid pandemic is refusing to seize. When it looked like the world was finally over the horrendous medical apathy as a global second wave settled down, a third wave was quick to shroud the world in its arms as countries opened up lockdowns.
However, it isn’t only the mutating nature of the disease which is at fault. A slew of European countries have been way too quick to allay the ever present fear of Coronavirus with Covid-19 norms and protocols being thrown out by the governments of these countries.
One such country is England which despite reeling under the brunt of a third wave has decided to discard almost all of the Covid protocols in place. Along with a stuttering vaccination drive and a decadent population unwilling to adhere to social distancing norms, the country finds itself back in the midst of the pandemic.
McLaren’s Zak Brown Tests Positive For COVID Ahead Of The British Grand Prix 2021
The effects of it were felt in McLaren’s ranks with the team present in Britain ahead of the British Grand Prix 2021. Three members of the side have tested positive for the disease including supremo Zak Brown.
All three have now been asked to self isolate as per the government’s norms and will fail to make their presence felt as Silverstone. Fortunately for McLaren, both driver’s Lando Norris and Daniel Ricciardo haven’t been adjudged as close contacts.
McLaren Racing statement on CEO Zak Brown.
— McLaren (@McLarenF1) July 15, 2021
A statement for McLaren went onto talk about the nature of the positive cases with the team affirming that three weren’t connected to each other. The cases were detected ahead of the mandatory testing in the build up to the British GP whose practice sessions got underway on Friday.
The F1 British GP 2021 will meanwhile be open to supporters after being held infront of empty concourses last campaign.