ABU DHABI, United Arab Emirates -- Haas driver Nikita Mazepin will miss the final race of the season in Abu Dhabi after testing positive for COVID-19.
Mazepin, who was due to start from last place on the grid, is asymptomatic but the timing of the positive test result means he will not take part in Sunday's season finale.
It will not be possible for Haas to replace him as F1's rules state that any driver taking part in the race must have driven in at least one practice session.
Haas confirmed the news on Sunday morning and said it had taken the appropriate action to isolate anyone who was deemed a close contact to Mazepin.