ESPN.com · Nov 26, 2020
Red Bull sporting director Wheatley tests positive for COVID-19
Red Bull's sporting director Jonathan Wheatley will miss Sunday's Bahrain Grand Prix after testing positive for COVID-19, the Formula One team said on Thursday.
"We can confirm that during mandatory pre-race testing in the UK, Sporting Director Jonathan Wheatley tested positive for COVID-19," the former champions said on Twitter.
"In accordance with official protocols he will continue to isolate for the 10-day period and not attend the Bahrain Grand Prix."
The team said its trackside operations will not be affected with no other members needing to isolate. Wheatley's duties will be shared by a number of team personnel, Red Bull added.