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Mercedes has positive test ahead of Eifel Grand Prix

A member of the Mercedes Formula One team has tested positive for COVID-19 ahead of this weekend's Eifel Grand Prix at the Nurburgring.

The team confirmed the positive case on Thursday and a spokesman said it was being handled in accordance with FIA protocols. No further details were given.

ESPN understands the Mercedes case does not involve either of the team's drivers, Lewis Hamilton and Valtteri Bottas.

A positive case within a race team requires all close contacts to isolate and return a negative test result before they can return to the paddock.