7-time Formula One world champion Lewis Hamilton continues to suffer with coronavirus symptoms

Lewis Hamilton is 'not great' and still suffering from coronavirus symptoms after testing positive on Monday, his Mercedes boss Toto Wolff has said.

Hamilton is currently recovering in bed while self-isolating and has been forced to miss this weekend's Sakhir Grand Prix with George Russell, on loan from the Williams team, filling in for him. Hamilton, who was recently crowned Formula One world champion for a record-equalling seventh time, is frustrated at having to miss out on competing, admitted Wolff - but he added that the 35-year-old British driver's health was the main concern. 

The seven-time world champion said he was 'devastated' to miss Sunday's Grand Prix and his participation in the season-finale in Abu Dhabi next weekend is also in doubt. The 35-year-old tested positive on Monday, less than 24 hours after winning the Bahrain Grand Prix. 

He was informed that 'a contact prior to his arrival' had also contracted Covid.