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Yamaha's Rossi out of Aragon GP after positive COVID-19 test

Nine-time MotoGP world champion Valentino Rossi has tested positive for COVID-19.

Nine-time MotoGP world champion Valentino Rossi has tested positive for COVID-19, and will miss this weekend's Aragon Grand Prix. 

The Yamaha rider, who is 13th in the championship standings, carried out the pre-event standard test on Thursday, which came back positive. Therefore, the 41-year old will not be able to take part in Sunday’s race.