The KTM rider evaluated favorable for coronavirus in the very first necessary PCR for all members previously today.
KTM then subjected Petrucci, who has actually been restricted given that Thursday, to a high-precision blood test to eliminate infection. The outcome, which returned in the early hours of Thursday night in Saudi Arabia, was unfavorable.
Thereafter, the medical professionals provided the Italian the consent to make his launching in the distinguished rally-raid.
Petrucci has not had a simple preparation for his Dakar launching because KTM revealed in November he would complete in the 44 th edition of the rally-raid in January 2022.
After finishing numerous weeks of navigation with Jordi Viladoms, sporting director of the Austrian brand name’s rally structure, the Italian hurt his ankle after a dive while training in Dubai.
Nevertheless, he will have the ability to experience what it’s like to ride in Dakar for the very first time at the age of 31.
Petrucci relocate to cross-country rallying after a decade-long stint in MotoGP that yielded 2 race wins with Ducati in 2019-20, however a challenging last season with Tech 3 KTM this year.
Despite being visited Tech 3 KTM in MotoGP after simply a single project, he will stay with the Austrian maker next year, signing up with a star-studded Dakar line-up consisting of ruling champ Kevin Benavides – who has actually moved from Honda – double Dakar winner Toby Price and 2018 champ Matthias Walkner.
Danilo Petrucci, KTM Factory Racing
Photo by: KTM Images
Speaking after being cleared to participate in the race, Petrucci stated: ” Clearly, I’m extremely delighted to be here at the Dakar. It hasn’t actually been a long journey, however it’s been extremely extreme.
” It’s been 2 months of really challenging preparations and 3 weeks ago I broke my ankle, and although it will make it harder for me, I will have the ability to participate. I wish to end up the race and above all, have a good time. It’s my very first experience and I can’t wait to get going.”
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