Marquez seeks revenge in Rossi's Misano backyard

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AFP Misano Adriatico (Italy)
Last Updated : Sep 13 2019 | 9:40 AM IST

World champion Marc Marquez will be out for revenge after being pipped to victory in the last two races this season as he looks to match Italian star Valentino Rossi's record of three wins at the San Marino MotoGP on Sunday.

Former seven-time world MotoGP champion Rossi's most recent victory at Misano, near Rimini on Italy's Adriatic coast, was in 2014.

"Racing here in front of my fans is fantastic because it really is my Grand Prix," said 40-year-old Rossi.

"My house is only ten kilometres from the track, I grew up in Misano and the first time I raced was on this circuit." Rossi even rode down the 14km motorway from his
"During the two days of testing I was not back yet 100% but now I'm good and I'm looking forward to racing on this track, near my home and with the support of all my fans."

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First Published: Sep 13 2019 | 9:40 AM IST

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