Red Bull Racing’s Sergio Perez believes that even if infected with the new coronavirus infection (COVID-19), it should be discussed to allow participation in the race if it is mild.
McLaren’s Daniel Ricciardo was positive in the final pre-season test in Bahrain, and Lando Norris took control of the MCL36 for all three days. Following this, Sebastian Vettel was also confirmed positive, so Aston Martin was in a hurry in the opening round.Nico Hulkenberg appointeddid.
Two years have passed since the pandemic, and related regulations have been relaxed this season, such as the mandatory PCR test and mask wearing, but the Fédération Internationale de l’Automobile (FIA), the governing body, has guidelines for risk analysis and management. Has been issued and continues to call attention.
Perez was infected with Corona in 2020 when he was a member of Racing Point and was forced to miss two races, but now that the situation is different from that time, if there is no problem with his health in racing, he will allow exceptions. I think it should be.
According to Sky Sports, Perez is still undergoing regular PCR tests to prevent the spread of the virus, but “if the symptoms are mild even if infected with COVID, race for the future. I think we should discuss whether or not to allow participation. “” It makes sense to discuss. “
Ferrari’s Carlos Sainz also suggested that F1 should move forward, although he avoided mentioning specific details.
“To be honest, I’m tired and it’s hard to do the same thing for two years. There are some things I’m used to, but I still have to wear a mask,” Sainz said.
“I hope I can get back to normal as soon as possible. It may be a bit controversial, but I think we should move forward a bit.”
There is no guarantee that someone who is infected will be similarly mildly ill by entering the paddock just because it is mild, and even if the symptoms are mild, they will be exposed to intense lateral G such as 5G at a racing speed of over 300km / h. If it gets worse, it may lead to a crash involving others, so there are many issues that need to be overcome in order to realize it, even if it makes sense to discuss it.
