Valentino Rossi is not taking part in today’s MotoGP testing at Sepang.
The Italian champion woke up with a raging fever during the night and after visiting the Clinica Mobile for treatment, has decided to return to his hotel (confirmed by Alex Briggs) to see if he can recuperate enough to take part in the afternoon session.
A wise decision by the Ducatista, considering the searing temperatures and high humidity at the Malaysian track, who will have to wait a little longer before trying to figure out how to lower his lap times.
Cal Crutchlow is also sick, the Tech3 rider is suffering from the affects of food poisoning picked up on the flight over to Malaysia, and in his weakened state binned his M1 twice yesterday, finishing 15th overall.