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Valentino Rossi will not return for the second MotoGP test in Aragon next weekend and will not be replaced by test rider Jorge Lorenzo …
Yamaha Motor Co., Ltd. (YMC) and Monster Energy Yamaha MotoGP have decided not to enter a replacement rider to replace Valentino Rossi at the Teruel Grand Prix next weekend.
According to the Decree of the President of the Italian Council of Ministers, issued on Tuesday, October 13, 2020, Rossi will not be able to attend next week’s race (October 23-25). Italian Covid-19 measures require anyone who tests positive for Covid-19 to be in self-isolation for 10 days from the time of testing (in Rossi’s case, Thursday, October 15).
Before returning to normal life, you will need to perform an additional PCR test and record a negative result. Therefore, the first thing Rossi will be able to participate in a MotoGP event will be the European Grand Prix, which will be held at the Ricardo Tormo Circuit in Valencia from November 6 to 8.
Yamaha has carefully weighed its options and has decided not to enter a replacement rider to replace Rossi for the upcoming Teruel Grand Prix. This decision was based on the great stress placed on Yamaha’s MotoGP project members during this Covid-19-influenced season.
Considering the reduced number of staff at events, as well as the mandatory long stay of YMC engineers and team staff outside the EU, YMC and Monster Energy Yamaha MotoGP choose not to impose the additional stress of having to adapt. to a new pilot who would. He is expected to replace Rossi for a single race weekend.
By making the decision not to enter a replacement rider for the Teruel Grand Prix, Yamaha confirmed with Race Direction that they are complying with the FIM World Championship Grand Prix Regulations. Article 1.11.3.ii establishes that: “Teams must make all reasonable efforts to provide a qualified substitute rider to fulfill their registration obligations within 10 days after withdrawal.” In the case of Rossi’s withdrawal from the Aragon GP, Monster Energy Yamaha MotoGP officially communicated it to IRTA on Friday, October 16. This means that the 10-day time limit would be reached on Monday, October 26, one day after the day of the actual race of the Teruel Grand Prix.
During the Teruel Grand Prix next week, Monster Energy Yamaha MotoGP will fully focus its efforts on supporting Maverick Viñales.
An additional update on Rossi’s condition can be expected in the following week.
