Alfa Romeo's Kimi Raikkonen has tested positive for COVID-19 and will miss the Dutch Grand Prix, with reserve driver Robert Kubica taking his place.
Kubica, who has not raced in Formula One since the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix in 2019 with Williams, joined the Swiss-based Alfa Romeo team as a reserve driver before the 2020 season.
"Kimi is displaying no symptoms and is in good spirits," Alfa Romeo says. "He has immediately entered isolation in his hotel.
"The team wishes Kimi a speedy recovery."
Raikkonen's participation at next weekend's Italian Grand Prix is also in doubt, as he cannot return to the paddock until he receives a negative test.
This week, Raikkonen announced he was retiring at the end of the season, 20 years after his Formula One debut.
At 41, the Finnish 'Iceman' is the oldest driver on the starting grid and holds the all-time record for most race starts at 341.
Kubica, who had stints with BMW Sauber and Renault from 2006-10, returned to the Formula One grid in 2019, after a near-fatal rally crash in 2011.
Meanwhile, Max Verstappen put Red Bull on pole position for his home Dutch Grand Prix in front of 70,000 ecstatic fans.
Three points clear of his rival in the standings, Formula One world championship leader Lewis Hamilton will join the Dutch youngster on the front row for Mercedes.
Reuters