Williams Racing CEO and team principal Jost Capito has tested positive for Covid-19 and will miss this weekend’s Saudi Arabia Grand Prix, PHOTO: F1.com

AN emotion-packed week for the Williams Racing team has been touched by Covid-19.

On Thursday, the team confirmed CEO and team principal Jost Capito has tested positive for Covid-19, prior to travelling to Jeddah for this weekend’s Saudi Arabian Grand Prix.

Today, the team said “There has been no wider impact on Williams Racing personnel and the team will continue to operate trackside as planned.”

“Jost is now following UK national health authority guidelines.”

Capito is expected to isolate for ten days under the UK guidelines.

Earlier this week, Capito paid tribute to team founder Sir Frank Williams, who passed away aged 79 on Sunday.

The team will mark Williams’ passing at this weekend’s race in Jeddah.