Positive for Covid-19, Simon Roberts will not be in Türkiye

Covid-19 has once again affected the paddock of the F1. After the members of McLaren last March on the eve of the Australian Grand Prix or the recent positive cases of Lance stroll and Sergio Pérez at Racing Point, it’s the turn of Williams to suffer the consequences of the pandemic.

Through a press release, the Grove team confirmed that its principal team executive Simon Roberts tested positive. “ Simon's test result on Monday as part of the regular screening procedure was negative but, after showing minor symptoms, he was tested again this (Wednesday) morning and the result was positive ».

Simon Roberts not having been “ in close contact with any member of the racing team », the latter will operate normally during the Turkish Grand Prix scheduled for this weekend (November 13-15).

Tested positive, manager Williams will have to observe ten days of isolation as required by British health standards. Despite this absence in Türkiye, he will be able to “ perform their functions remotely » specifies the British entity.

At Istanbul Park, Simon Roberts will be replaced by Dave Redding and Adam Carter, respectively team manager and chief engineer responsible for the design of the car of the team.