FORMER MotoGP champion Fausto Gresini has died aged 60.
Gresini tested positive for coronavirus on Christmas Eve and battled the deadly disease in hospital.
The news we would have never wanted to give, and that unfortunately we are forced to share with all of you. After nearly two months battling against Covid, Fausto Gresini has sadly passed away, few days after turning 60. #CiaoFausto
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— Gresini Racing (@GresiniRacing) February 23, 2021
His team confirmed the sad news in a statement on Twitter that read: “The news we would have never wanted to give, and that unfortunately we are forced to share with all of you.
“After nearly two months battling against Covid, Fausto Gresini has sadly passed away, few days after turning 60.”
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