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MotoGP, Valentino Rossi is negative: he is already in the air for Valencia

The 9-time world champion was negative on the Covid-19 swab today and took a private flight to Valencia. Tomorrow, as per the regulations, the second tampon will have to be tested, but rain is expected

MotoGP: Valentino Rossi is negative: he is already in the air for Valencia

Yamaha's press release on the outcome of the Covid-19 swab has finally arrived. Here it is:

Following a negative PCR test result received today (Thursday 5th November), Valentino Rossi will make his way to Valencia, Spain, this evening. Tomorrow, he will take another PCR test as per FIM requirements. If he again tests negative, the Italian will be able to take part in this weekend‘s Gran Premio de Europa.
    
As per the Italian law, the Yamaha rider is now allowed to end his self-isolation and take part in everyday society again. Rossi will take this opportunity to fly to Valencia, Spain, this evening.

Tomorrow (Friday 6th November), he will do a second PCR test and if the result is negative again, he will be able to reunite with the Monster Energy Yamaha MotoGP team and take part in this weekend‘s Gran Premio de Europa. Should Rossi test positive tomorrow, then standby replacement rider Garrett Gerloff will take his place.

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