George Bennett (UAE Emirates) positive for Covid, leaves the Tour de France – L’Équipe

The UAE Emirates team announced on Tuesday the package for the rest of the Tour de France of New Zealander George Bennett following a positive Covid test. “Monday evening, George showed some symptoms and, according to our protocol, he was tested (with) a positive result. Consequently, he will not start (this Tuesday),” said Adrian Rotunno, the team’s medical director. Certainly a blow for the Slovenian Yellow Jersey Tadej Pogacar, who counted in particular on the New Zealander during the mountain stages. Within Team UAE Emirates, the Norwegian Vegard Stake Laengen had already been forced to leave the event for the same reasons before the start of the 8th stage.