ELMS – Positive for Covid-19, Chatin withdraws from Monza

Contested behind closed doors and subject to a strict health protocol, the penultimate round of the 2020 season of the European Le Mans Series will unfortunately be contested without Paul Loup Chatin. The Frenchman, spearhead of the IDEC Sport team and reigning champion, tested positive for Covid-19 during the test requested by the Italian government before entering the country.

Having been subjected to a second test, also positive, Paul Loup was unable to join his teammates Paul Lafargue and Richard Bradley at Monza.

“After a first positive test we had confirmation this morning that Paul Loup will not be able to travel to Monza and take part in the race this weekend,” laments Nicolas Minassian, sporting director of an IDEC Sport team for whom nothing is smiling this year. year. He is now in isolation at his home. He has no symptoms and is doing well. We look forward to seeing him in Portimão. »

We can bet that the young Habs will do everything possible to help and encourage his team from a distance. The name of his replacement aboard the No. 07 Oreca 28 has not yet been revealed.