Kubica will replace Covid positive Raikkonen

This morning at the Dutch Grand Prix it was announced that Alfa Romeo reserve driver Robert Kubica will return to Formula One racing this weekend after Kimi Raikkonen tested positive for Covid-19.

The team issued a statement saying, "Alfa Romeo Racing ORLEN confirm that, following the latest round of testing conducted in Zandvoort in advance of the 2021 Dutch Grand Prix, driver Kimi Raikkonen has tested positive for COVID-19.”

"Kimi is displaying no symptoms and is in good spirits. He has immediately entered isolation in his hotel. The team has carried out an investigation for any close contacts and there is no further impact expected for the team for the remainder of this event.”

Kubica has driven in three practice sessions for the team this year, and will be his first race since finishing the 2019 season driving for Williams.