Rossi Positive For COVID-19, Will Be Absent In Two Aragon Series

Valentino Rossi (Photo: Antara)

JAKARTA - Valentino Rossi on Thursday reported on Instagram that he was positive for COVID-19 and would miss the race at Aragon this weekend.

"Unfortunately, this morning I woke up and felt unwell. My bones were sick and I had a little fever, so I immediately called the doctor who tested me twice," Rossi wrote via the IG Story feature.

"The results of the 'PCR rapid test' are negative, like the test I took on Tuesday. But the second test, which was sent to me at 4:00 pm this afternoon, is unfortunately positive.

"I am very disappointed that I will miss the race at Aragon.

"I want to be optimistic and confident, but I think the second series in Aragon will be impossible for me either.

"I am sad and angry that I did my best to respect protocol and even though the test I had on Tuesday was negative, I have been isolating myself since arriving from Le Mans.

Screenshot of Valentino Rossi's Instastory (Instagram @ valeyellow46)

"This is the reality, and I can do nothing to change this situation. I will now follow medical advice, and I hope to feel well soon."

Yamaha confirmed Rossi returned to his home in Tavulia, Italy after the French Grand Prix and that his condition will be monitored by the team's medical staff, reported Antara , Friday, October 16.

Rossi announced that he had contracted COVID-19 (Instagram @ valeyellow46)

Willing to miss two series at Aragon, the Monster Energy Yamaha team racer has previously experienced a series of failures to finish in the last three races which sent the Italian rider thrown to 13th place in the standings with 57 points from Fabio Quartararo at the top.

Whereas previously, Rossi was very motivated to beat this circuit which he considered the most challenging. Get well soon the legend.