Pérez is the first Formula 1 driver to test positive from the virus. Pérez has gone into self-quarantine, along with all his close contacts, as per F1's track-and-trace system.
A statement from governing body the FIA said "procedures… have provided for swift containment".
The statement adds that Perez's positive test "will have no wider impact on this weekend's event".
Racing Point said Perez was "physically well and in good spirits, but he will continue to self-isolate under the guidelines of the relevant public health authorities, with safety the ultimate priority for the team and the sport".
No word yet who will replace Pérez for Silverstone for this weekend, it could be either Mercedes reserve-drivers Stoffel Vandoorne, Esteban Gutierrez or former Renault and Force India (Racing Point in 2020) driver Nico Hulkenberg. My guess it could be anyone, Nico Hulkenberg is well liked with the team but is he available, Stoffel Vandoorne would have been the first choice but for multiple Formula E races for the next two weeks. I could see Esteban Gutierrez getting the drive than the other two. I could even see former Williams driver Sergey Sirotkin getting the drive as-well.
Also, I doubt that Pérez will not race 70th Anniversary Grand Prix at Siverstone in a weeks time as-well if not the Spanish Grand Prix in two weeks; the driver who has to replace Pérez might have to race for the next three races altogether.
Anyway, get well soon to Sergio Pérez also stay safe everyone.
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