The British Chris Froome (Israel Premier Tech) and the Italian Damiano Caruso (Bahrain wins) they have not yet started the eighteenth stage of the Tour de France through positive results in controlling Covid performed by their respective groups.
Froome37, four-time winner of the Tour de France and 2-time Vuelta, left the “grande boucle” when he was in 26th place in the general classification.
“I have to announce my withdrawal from the Tour because I have contracted Covid. It is a disappointment for me because I came with enthusiasm to this race which is very special to me. I appreciate the support of the fans and now I have to rest and think about future goals, like the Tour of Spain,” said Froome on his social networks.
On the other hand, the Italian Damiano Caruso34, second in the 2021 Giro, has yet to start the stage, so his team lost its main option for today’s mountain day.
The Spanish Imanol Erviti (Movistar) was also a victim of the Covid contagion and left his team with one less man.
Source: La Verdad
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