Sebastian Vettel Aston Martin

Sebastian Vettel faced a race against time to prove he has shaken a bout of Covid-19 for the Saudi Arabian Grand Prix. Photo: EPA

BREAKING: Sebastian Vettel OUT of Bahrain Grand Prix

Germany’s Sebastian Vettel has been ruled out of the 2022 Formula One season-opening Bahrain Grand Prix on Sunday, 20 March.

Sebastian Vettel Aston Martin

Sebastian Vettel faced a race against time to prove he has shaken a bout of Covid-19 for the Saudi Arabian Grand Prix. Photo: EPA

Germany’s Sebastian Vettel has been ruled out of the 2022 Formula One season-opening Bahrain Grand Prix on Sunday, 20 March.

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His Aston Martin team confirmed that four-time world champion Vettel had tested positive for Covid-19.

Sebastian Vettel should return for the Saudi Arabia GP

Vettel will be replaced by reserve driver Nico Hulkenberg.

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At this stage, Vettel should return to the cockpit in time for the following weekend’s Saudi Arabia Grand Prix in Jeddah.