Alfa Romeo's Kimi Raikkonen has tested positive for COVID-19 at the Dutch Grand Prix and will be replaced by Polish reserve driver Robert Kubica, the Formula One team said on Saturday.

Kimi Raikkonen positive for COVID-19, Robert Kubica to stand in

More than eight years after his last Formula One race, Robert Kubica is eager to step back into the cockpit but the Pole has been too busy to soak up his comeback at the Australian Grand Prix due to problems with the Williams car.

Motor Racing: Williams problems give Kubica little time to soak up comeback

Lewis Hamilton has welcomed news of Robert Kubica's Formula One comeback next season, not least because it made the five times world champion feel that little bit younger.

Motor racing: Hamilton and Alonso happy to see old rival Kubica return

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Kimi Raikkonen positive for COVID-19, Robert Kubica to stand in

Motor Racing: Williams problems give Kubica little time to soak up comeback

Motor racing: Hamilton and Alonso happy to see old rival Kubica return