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Gintas Petrus lost his co-driver Povilas Valaitis just before the start.
The Petrus Kombucha Team account confirmed that the co-driver was infected with a coronavirus and could not travel to Saudi Arabia, so a change is now being sought.
“Unfortunately, we received a Christmas present, which we did not want at all: Sturman Povilas Valaitis’s covid-19 test was positive, he will not be able to go to Saudi Arabia.” A very long evening awaits us in the search for alternatives, coordinating everything with the organizers, processing visas, licenses, etc. We will definitely share more specific news when it becomes available. In any case, the plan to move to Germany tomorrow morning, where it will be awaiting the status of the organizers, will not change, “the team said in a statement.
The Agrorodeo team also found itself in a difficult situation. Two mechanics on this team were infected with the coronavirus, so we have to urgently search for new mechanics.
“Two of the team’s mechanics left due to positive Covid tests. We are urgently looking for a change. The rest of the team’s Covid tests are waiting on Saturday and we will have more information,” the Agrorodeo report reads.
The Dakar Rally will take place from January 3 to 15. Athletes will be able to enter Saudi Arabia through special charters, as the country has closed its borders to foreigners.
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