This morning @PavelSivakov has returned a positive lateral flow and will not take to the start of stage 11 of the Vuelta a España in line with team and UCI protocols.
Among the latest victims of Covid-19 is Ineos Grenadiers rider Pavel Sivakov. A positive test for Covid-19 has been reported and he will withdraw from the Vuelta a Espana.
“This morning, Pavel Sivakov has returned a positive lateral flow and will not take to the start of stage 11 of the Vuelta a España in line with team and UCI protocols,” wrote Ineos Grenadiers on social media.
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His withdrawal causes a big disadvantage for the team in the mountain stages since he was a crucial climber. He even secured silver in the opening stage of the tour. He was 9th in GC, 7 minutes and 6 seconds behind overall leader Remco Evenepoel.
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