Valentino Rossi tested positive for Covid-19 | Photo credits: Autosport
It has just recently been announced that Monster Energy Yamaha MotoGP rider Valentino Rossi will not be able to participate in this weekend’s Gran Premio Michelin de Aragon due to a positive test for Covid-19.
The nine-time World Champion tested negative on Tuesday but then felt unwell on Thursday morning. He was confirmed as positive for Covid-19 thereafter, on Thursday afternoon. Rossi is at home in Italy and has not been in contact with anyone present at MotorLand Aragon.
“Unfortunately, this morning I woke up and I was not feeling good. My bones were sore and I had a slight fever, so I immediately called the doctor who tested me twice. The ’quick PCR test‘ result was negative, just like the test I underwent on Tuesday. But the second one, of which the result was sent to me at 16:00 this afternoon, was unfortunately positive.
I am so disappointed that I will have to miss the race at Aragon. I’d like to be optimistic and confident, but I expect the second round in Aragon to be a ’no go‘ for me as well… I am sad and angry because I did my best to respect the protocol and although the test I had on Tuesday was negative, I self-isolated since my arrival from Le Mans. Anyway, this is the way it is, and I can’t do anything to change the situation. I will now follow the medical advice, and I just hope I will be feeling well soon”
We wish for Rossi to have a speedy recovery.