Perez cleared to compete Spanish Grand Prix
Sergio Perez has missed the past two grands prix
Racing Point driver Sergio Perez has been cleared to re-enter the Formula 1 paddock after testing negative for Covid-19 on Thursday morning.
Perez had been forced to sit out the British Grand Prix at Silverstone after returning a positive test two weeks ago.
The Mexican had hoped to return to action at the 70h Anniversary Grand prix, also at Silverstone, after completing a seven day period of self-isolation, but a second positive test saw Nico Hülkenberg remain in the drivers seat.
On Thursday morning ahead of the Spanish Grand Prix, Racing Point confirmed: "We're pleased to share the news that Sergio Perez has tested negative for Covid-19. The FIA have confirmed that Checo can return to the F1 paddock and he will compete for the team in this weekend's Spanish Grand Prix."
CONFIRMED: We're pleased to share the news that @SChecoPerez has tested negative for COVID-19 💪
— BWT Racing Point F1 Team (@RacingPointF1) August 13, 2020
The @fia have confirmed that Checo can return to the @F1 paddock and he will compete for the team in this weekend’s #SpanishGP 🙌 pic.twitter.com/adYfWW5jWU
Despite having missed the past two grands prix, Perez remains eighth in the championship standings, just six points back on team-mate Lance Stroll.
Of his return, Perez said: "I’ve definitely missed racing and it was hard to watch from the outside. I can’t wait to get on track, hopefully this weekend.”
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