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Ferrari: Reduction to COVID-19 tests not a risk

The amount of COVID-19 testing F1 personnel must complete has been reduced, but Ferrari sporting director Laurent Mekies says the series isn't taking a risk. Originally people in the F1 paddock were going to be tested every two days to ensure they were free of any symptoms, but that has since been extended to five. Mekies was confident though that F1 was not taking a risk, confirming that tests would be carried out as soon as anyone showed signs of having COVID-19. And he definitely didn't think it was an effort from the series to avoid anyone testing positive. Speaking to GPFans, he said: 'No, it's very far from that. There will be tests during the grand prix weekend if anybody has...
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