F1 champion Hamilton wants to return in Abu Dhabi after coronavirus

Agencies | Munich

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Formula One world champion Lewis Hamilton hopes to return for the last race of the season in Abu Dhabi on Sunday after missing last week\'s Sakhir Grand Prix with a coronavirus infection.

"I've just been focusing on recovering and trying to get back in shape so I can get back in the car and race the final race in Abu Dhabi”, he said in a social media video.

Hamilton said he woke up feeling "great" and could train again after having what his team called minor Covid-19 symptoms.

Having tested positive for the coronavirus after the Bahrain Grand Prix, Hamilton went into quarantine and was replaced in the second part of the Sakhir circuit double-header by Williams drive George Russell.

The 22-year-old Russell led the Sakhir race until Mercedes made a pit stop error and a subsequent puncture ended his chance of victory.

Russell will deputise again for Hamilton if the Briton, who is yet to test negative, cannot race on Sunday.