‘It’s a huge disappointment for him’ – Bradley Wiggins discusses Wout van Aert’s Tour of Flanders absence

Bradley Wiggins says ‘it’s a huge disappointment’ for Wout van Aert to miss the Tour of Flanders following a positive Covid-19 test. The Jumbo-Visma rider will now miss the race in his native Belgium, and Wiggins says this absence changes the dynamic of the entire race, which you can follow live with Eurosport and Discovery. Ad/> He said: “We've seen the form that he's been in this season and there's not many people who wouldn't have put their money on Wout van Aert winning today.

Ronde van VlaanderenVan Aert 'not feeling fit', big doubt for Tour of Flanders31/03/2022 AT 12:01 “It's a huge disappointment for him picking up Covid and unfortunately he's going to miss the race. “Teams are going to come here with plans today — Quick-Step have got to do something. /> “It opens up the door for Christophe Laporte, who has been in fine form this season picking up a few second places.

“They've (Jumbo-Visma) got a few other options now, and it's not the obvious option in Wout van Aert. Other teams are going to look at those guys and they're still contenders.” Blythe 'gutted' to see Van Aert miss out These comments were echoed by Adam Blythe, who is also tipping Laporte to make an impact in the race, alongside Tiesj Benoot. “I am gutted that Wout van Aert is out,” he added.

“I can’t imagine what he’s going through. “We’re all gutted we can’t have Wout van Aert on the start line, but Covid, c’est la vie. “Change in the race.