Fabio Quartararo created a surprise by announcing on his social network that last December he had been infected with Covid-19. He now confides a little more through AFP by recounting this period which was not pleasant, to say the least. The Frenchman suffered, and listening to him, we understand his relief to announce that he has regained all his physical form, now a few weeks before a trip to Qatar which will lead him to experience his first laps of the wheels as official Yamaha…
fabio quartararo told how he got through this infection that everyone fears. He encountered the coronavirus, and here is what he remembers from it… “ It was the hardest week of my life ". The 21-year-old Frenchman, in order not to infect his family, rented an apartment on occasion, where he found himself spending the days of his illness in total isolation.
« Even cooking for myself tired me, I didn't have the strength “, he declared to the microphones of the French press agency AFP. “ It was incredible to discover the power of this virus. I had to stay in bed or on the couch most of the time, even to eat ».
El Diablo was infected after leaving the health bubble in which he played during the season, and set up by Dorna. The same event occurred with Fausto Gresini who is still marked by the consequences of the illness…” I barely saw anyone, I stayed inside for fear of catching Covid in the middle of the championship He explained. " After the last race in Portimao I relaxed a bit and got infected there ».
Fabio Quartararo: “the hardest part was getting my physical condition back”
The new official driver Yamaha has now returned home to Andorra to resume preparations for the new year, working to get back into ideal fitness through running, strength training and motocross workouts. “ The hardest part was getting my physical condition back “, he admits. “ It took me a long time, a little over a month, also because, When I started playing sports, I was a little scared. But now I am very happy to be 100% again and to be able to present myself at the start of the season in great shape ».
In short, when it comes to coronavirus, being a professional athlete does not guarantee any immunity: “ I know many athletes, in Formula 1 or other sports, who have had it "Concludes Quarterly. " Some took it asymptomatically, but others, like me, were hit very, very hard ". It will be recalled that on February 15, Yamaha will present its 2021 troops for the MotoGP.
