Remco Evenepoel leaves the Giro d’Italia due to COVID-19
The Belgian was the number one favourite to win the Grand Tour
Remco Evenepoel is out of the Giro d’Italia after contracting COVID-19. According to a statement from his Soudal Quick-Step team, he had to withdraw from the race following a routine test that was taken ahead of the first rest day that came back positive for COVID-19.
The 23-year-old world champion was the big favourite for the race. In the first week of racing he won two stages and took four pink jerseys.
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“I am really sorry to be leaving the race. As part of the team’s protocol, I took a routine test, which unfortunately was positive. My experience here has been really special and I was looking forward to competing over the next two weeks. I can’t thank enough the staff and the riders who sacrificed so much in preparation for the Giro. I will be cheering them on over the next two weeks,” he said.
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According to the team, the Belgian was the only one who tested positive. All the other Soudal Quick-Step riders and staff were tested and the results were negative.
