Peter Sagan latest to withdraw from Tour de Suisse after testing constructive for Covid-19 as outbreak carries on

Peter Sagan turned the hottest rider to withdraw from the Tour de Suisse right after screening optimistic for Covid-19.

BORA-Hansgrohe riders Aleksandr Vlasov and Anton Palzer, although Ineos Grenadiers’ Adam Yates and all of Team Jumbo-Visma did not start the fifth stage just before Yates remaining the crew.

UCI ProTeam Workforce TotalEnergies rider and 3-time World Champion Sagan had surged to victory in Phase 3 of the race, creating a comeback right after a year blighted by illnes.

But he faces nevertheless a further disappointing withdrawal subsequent this newest setback.

“Yesterday, Saturday, after the finish of Tour de Suisse stage 7, I was specified a COVID-19 check by the @TeamTotalEnrg medical doctor,” wrote Sagan on Twitter.

“However, it came out optimistic. I have no signs and symptoms, and I truly feel well but I have to abandon the race. I thank you for your support and I will maintain you posted.”

A range of riders have also been compelled to withdraw from the Tour of Slovenia, which is managing concurrently with the Tour de Suisse.

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