COVID-19: Hamilton slams people for being 'irresponsible, selfish'

"I'm praying for my family's safety each day but I'm also praying for you out there," Hamilton was quoted as saying.

London: Reigning Formula One champion Lewis Hamilton on Monday slammed those who are not following advice on social distancing during the coronavirus pandemic. Hamilton even went on to term those people as "irresponsible and selfish".

"I'm praying for my family's safety each day but I'm also praying for you out there," Hamilton was quoted as saying by British media.

Lewis Hamilton

The 35-year-old Briton added: "There are people out there still going to clubs and bars and large gatherings, which I feel is totally irresponsible and selfish.

"There is nothing we can do about it either way except try to isolate ourselves, stop ourselves from catching it and spreading it.

"I'm praying for those working at the local store, deliverers, doctors and nurses who put their own health at risk to help others and keep the countries running.

Lewis Hamilton

"Those are the heroes. Please stay safe, people," he further said.

Hamilton has put himself in self-isolation after coming in contact with two people who later tested for novel coronavirus.

Lewis Hamilton

The six-time world champion, in a post he made on social media last week, revealed he had self-isolated in the past week after learning actor Elba and Justin Trudeau's wife Sophie had tested positive for the virus.