26 May,2013 02:06 AM IST | | AFP
Former winner Di Luca departed the race on Friday - when the 19th stage was cancelled due to heavy snow and sub-zero temperatures in the mountains - following a provisional suspension by the International Cycling Union (UCI).
Giro chief Michele Acquarone said: "If a rider who looks me in the eyes and says, âI've made a mistake', then I believe him. But when he goes off and does the same thing again, to me, he seems addicted."