Chinese racer Ma in quarantine for Mexican Formula E race

FILE PHOTO: HRT Formula One driver Ma Qinghua of China talks to a crew member in the pit during the first practice session of the Singapore F1 Grand Prix at the Marina Bay Street Circuit September 21, 2012. REUTERS/Edgar Su

LONDON (Reuters) - China's only Formula E driver Ma Qinghua has gone into quarantine in Mexico ahead of that country's race on Feb. 15 to calm fears about the coronavirus epidemic.

Ma's Nio 333 team said in a statement that Chinese employees who had gone home for the Chinese New Year celebrations after last month's race in Chile were well and preparing for the Mexico City round.