Prior to stage 19 getting underway, Enric Mas (Movistar) was the latest rider to leave the Tour de France due to Covid. This means just 139 riders are due to start Saturday's penultimate stage.
On Thursday, Chris Froome (Israel-Premier Tech) was forced to abandon due to a positive test for Covid.
Tour de France abandonments
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