Coronavirus: Formula 1 champion Lewis Hamilton in self-isolation
Merdedes driver was at party attended by Idris Elba and Sophie Gregoire Trudeau
Monte Carlo: Formula One champion Lewis Hamilton says he has been self-isolating for more than a week after meeting people who later tested positive for the coronavirus.
Hamilton was at a charity event in London on March 4 also attended by actor Idris Elba and Sophie Gregoire Trudeau, the wife of the Canadian prime minister. Both were later found to have the virus.
In a message on social media, Hamilton says he’s shown “zero symptoms” but has been isolating himself from other people ever since March 13, when the Australian Grand Prix was called off.
Hamilton said: “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.”