MotoGP: Martin tested positive for coronavirus: “it’s a real problem, it’s dangerous” thinks Rossi

This is news to take into account because, for the first time, it affects an active driver competing for a title this season. This is a Jorge Martin tests positive for coronavirus, this Covid-19 which decides everything today. And who therefore comes to put his two cents in a Moto2 season which will have to do without one of its favorites for at least this weekend, in Misano. The consequences are terrible for the Spaniard, especially since this meeting on the banks of the Adriatic was to inspire Ducati on its future riders. Those who are in MotoGP have commented on the situation, being well aware that this is not the kind of problem that should happen to them…

On this positive test to what humanity still cannot master, Valentino Rossi commented : " Martin's positivity is a real problem, it's dangerous, you have to be very careful and stay at home, avoid seeing other people and be very careful ". He adds : " for Martin it's bad news, it also depends on luck, maybe you still stay at home but you meet the wrong person, I think Martin was also unlucky ».

“Martin’s positivity scared me”

The championship leader fabio quartararo also gave his opinion: “ Martin’s positivity? I sleep on the track, we don't go out, I don't move away from the track, I know it can be dangerous, we don't take any risks ". The latest winner, Miguel Oliveira added: “ Testing positive for Covid-19 means not being able to do our job, so we hope we can get out of this situation. We have confidence in the vaccine, in the meantime we must behave as responsibly as possible ».

Pecco Bagnaia, who will return to his Ducati Pramac after suffering a shin injury in Brno finishes: “ Martin's positivity scared me. You have to be very careful and stay at home, see as few people as possible. If you are positive, with a schedule like this you risk losing two races, I can't afford that ". Especially since he has already wasted three, and even four with the abandonment of Jerez due to engine failure…

Maverick Vinales also said: « psometimes it's a lottery. I always try to put on the mask. Don't get too close, be with the mask and at a safe distance. I try not to go out with too many people, but there are people I definitely have to see. In fact, every time I go home, I ask them to take a Covid test to see if they are okay. Its very important. If someone comes to see me at home, I ask them to take an exam 48 hours before. You must be very responsible , try not to hang out with too many people”.

On his compatriot, contaminated and therefore forced to withdraw this weekend, adds: « in the case of Jorge Martín, it’s a shame. I send him all my support. I hope he can come back for the second race in Misano, that would be important. A Grand Prix is ​​lost but Jorge has enough quality to get it back » .