Alex Rins withdraws from the Emilia-Romagna GP

The Spaniard will sit out the remainder of the Gran Premio Pramac dell’Emilia-Romagna due to a persisting flu

Alex Rins (Monster Energy Yamaha MotoGP™ Team) will take no further part in the Gran Premio Pramac dell’Emilia-Romagna due to illness.

After suffering a high fever on Friday, the #42 gave the FP2 session a go this morning but soon suffered shortness of breath. Following a discussion on the best course of action with MotoGP™ Medical Director Dr Angel Charte and the Monster Energy Yamaha MotoGP™ Team, it was mutually decided that Rins would forgo the Emilia-Romagna GP Saturday and Sunday with the aim of making a full recovery before the upcoming Indonesian GP.

Massimo Meregalli (Team Director): "Unfortunately, Alex is suffering from quite a bad flu. Yesterday, we opted to postpone his work for the Practice session to today's FP2. He tried riding again this morning, but following the advice of Dr Charte, we decided to withdraw Alex from the Emilia-Romagna GP in order for him to be fit for the next race weekend in Mandalika. It's a pity, and we are all feeling sorry for Alex. He prepared well for this GP during the Misano Test but arrived here feeling under the weather, and there's nothing we could do. Let's stay positive, and next week we will start again from zero."

Alex Rins: "This morning I felt much better, and I wanted to try to get on the bike and go onto the track. Unfortunately, I immediately realised that I was still not okay, because I was struggling to breathe. I wanted to complete the session, but immediately after, I had a visit from Dr Charte who advised me not to get back on the bike and instead to get treatment to be ready and 100% fit for Indonesia. Obviously, I am very sorry not to be able to race in Misano, but I will do everything I can to recover as soon as possible."

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