2023-05-14 21:20:51
The Remco Evenepoel pink jersey is due to leave the Tour of Italy following testing positive for covid-19. His Soudal-Quick Step team announced it on Sunday evening, a few hours following winning the time trial counting for the 9th stage.
Lhe Belgian Remco Evenepoel, big favorite of the Tour of Italy, left the race on Sunday evening following a positive test for Covid-19, announced his Soudal-Quick Step team.
“It is with a heavy heart that I must announce my departure from the Giro,” reacted the world champion in a press release. “As part of team protocol, I performed a routine test which unfortunately came back positive. My experience here was really special and I was looking forward to competing for the next two weeks. I cannot thank the staff and the riders enough who have made so many sacrifices to prepare for the Giro. I will be cheering them on over the next two weeks.”
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