Ricciardo was due to feature in this week’s test running in Bahrain, but McLaren reported on Thursday he was feeling unwell, knocking him out of the first day.
The team said his condition had improved on Friday, and that his COVID-19 test results were coming back negative.
But in a statement issued on Friday evening, the team confirmed he had now tested positive.
“McLaren Racing can confirm that after feeling unwell from Wednesday onwards in Bahrain, Daniel Ricciardo has now returned a positive PCR test for COVID-19,” the statement read.
“Daniel is therefore continuing to isolate in accordance with local regulations. Under these regulations Daniel will be released in time for next weekend’s Formula 1 Gulf Air Bahrain Grand Prix.
“Daniel is already beginning to feel better, and we wish him well for a quick recovery.
“Following this, we can confirm that Lando Norris will remain in the MCL36 for the final day of the official pre-season test in Bahrain tomorrow.”
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