McLaren's driver Daniel Ricciardo contracts COVID-19

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McLaren's driver Daniel Ricciardo has tested positive for COVID-19, Formula 1 confirmed on Friday.

"He is currently isolating but already feeling better and will be released for the Bahrain GP under protocol. Wishing Daniel a speedy recovery," F1 tweeted.

The 32-year-old Australian missed trainings on Thursday and Friday after he began feeling unwell.

Ricciardo is expected to return for the first race of the 2022 Formula 1 season in Bahrain on March 20.

The driver said on Twitter that he has started to feel better and appreciated the many get-well wishes he has received.