MotoGP: Rossi Tests Positive for Covid-19, will Miss Aragon GP

October 15, 2020 October 15, 2020

Valentino Rossi has tested positive for Covid-19 and will miss the upcoming Grand Prix of Aragon.

Il Dottore returned the positive test on Thursday and has subsequently been ruled out of this weekend’s action.

His participation in the second round at MotorLand is also in serious doubt.

Rossi said on social media:

“Unfortunately, this morning I woke up and I was not feeling good. My bones were score 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. Anyways, 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.”
Valentino Rossi

Rossi will now continue to self-isolate and will undergo another test ahead of the Teruel GP next weekend.

The 41-year-old currently sits 13^th in the championship standings and has one podium to his name this season.