Monster Yamaha’s Valentino Rossi is on his way to the Valencia MotoGP round after a negative Covid test today.

The Doctor will have to pass another test as per FIM regulations and then he should be able to ride.

A Yamaha statement reads:

Following a negative PCR test result received today (Thursday 5th November), Valentino Rossi will make his way to Valencia, Spain, this evening.

Tomorrow, he will take another PCR test as per FIM requirements. If he again tests negative, the Italian will be able to take part in this weekend‘s Gran Premio de Europa.

Today (Thursday 5th November), Valentino Rossi has taken a PCR test and the result came back negative for the Covid-19 virus.

As per the Italian law, the Yamaha rider is now allowed to end his self-isolation and take part in everyday society again. Rossi will take this opportunity to fly to Valencia, Spain, this evening.

Tomorrow (Friday 6th November), he will do a second PCR test and if the result is negative again, he will be able to reunite with the Monster Energy Yamaha MotoGP team and take part in this weekend‘s Gran Premio de Europa.

Should Rossi test positive tomorrow, then standby replacement rider Garrett Gerloff will take his place.