MotoGP in Italy will be fine “without me”

Rossi has been instrumental in boosting the profile of MotoGP in his native Italy during his 26-season career, and in recent years has helped to build a renaissance in Italian talent in grand prix racing through his VR46 Riders Academy.

The nine-time grand prix motorcycle world champion’s efforts in this area have been on full display over the last week, with protege Francesco Bagnaia…