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F1 medical driver could lose job over vaccine stance

Oct.12 The career of F1's regular and long-time medical car driver is on the line over his stance about covid vaccines. Alan van der Merwe, who has driven the medical car at grands prix full-time since 2009, missed the most recent race in Turkey due to his second covid infection. But now he stands to miss even more races in 2021 because of his decision to forgo a covid-19 vaccine – which is now a requirement for entry to many countries. 'For the avoidance of doubt, if you want to get vaccinated, do it. I'm pro-vaccine for those that want and can have them,' the South African former racing driver said. 'A difference of opinion is absolutely fine, and the point of a discussion. Hate,...
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