The nine-time grand prix motorcycle world champion retired at the end of the 2021 season and will embark on a campaign in GT World Challenge Europe with WRT Audi this year.
Rossi retains a big presence in the MotoGP paddock in 2022, however, with his VR46 squad now racing in the premier class with brother Marini and rookie Marco Bezzecchi representing the squad.
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Its first race in Qatar two weeks ago proved disastrous for the team, with Bezzecchi crashing out early on after a strong qualifying in 15th, while Marini was 13th on his 2022-spec Ducati after qualifying 17th.
Ahead of this weekend’s Indonesia Grand Prix, Marini admits he had “too many problems” in Qatar and “didn’t work enough for the race”.
When asked if he thought the presence of Rossi and his experience could have helped him, Marini says he was unsure as the level of his team is already so high.
But he noted Rossi will be at some…
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