ESPN.com · Oct 21, 2020
Stroll tested positive for COVID-19 after Eifel Grand Prix
Racing Point driver Lance Stroll has confirmed he tested positive for COVID-19 on the Sunday evening of the Eifel Grand Prix, but has returned a negative test ahead of this weekend's Portuguese Grand Prix.
Stroll opted not to race at the Eifel Grand Prix after he woke up on Saturday morning feeling unwell. He was replaced by Nico Hulkenberg for qualifying and the race, but did not get tested again for COVID-19 until Sunday night once he had flown home.
On Saturday evening, Racing Point team principal Otmar Szafnauer gave an update on Stroll's condition, saying he was "happy it's not COVID-19" as Stroll had returned a negative test on the Tuesday ahead of the race.