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Antonio Garcia tests positive for COVID-19 during Rolex 24

Antonio Garcia tested positive for COVID-19 at some point during the Rolex 24 at Daytona and was pulled from the winning Corvette Racing team before the endurance event concluded.

General Motors did not announce the Spaniard had tested positive until after the race ended Sunday at Daytona International Speedway.

"As part of international COVID travel protocols, all drivers and team members traveling in and out of the U.S. are required to take a COVID test before and after any race activities," GM said in a statement. "While Antonio Garcia tested negative in preparation for his arrival for the Rolex 24, we have received notice that he has now tested positive in preparation to depart the country.