Avintia sacks MotoGP mechanic for faking PCR test result

MotoGP currently operates a strict bubble policy in its paddock to combat the spread of COVID-19, with each member required to present negative PCR test results before entering into a circuit.

On Tuesday it came to light that a mechanic from Avintia’s MotoGP team had falsified a test result from the Quiron laboratory in Spain on Monday ahead of this weekend’s Emilia Romagna Grand…