– Valentino Rossi says he is expecting a "very tough" race at the Italian Grand Prix, amid closely-matched competitors and the after-effects of his motocross injury.Rossi sustained chest injuries last Thursday and spent a night in hospital, but was deemed fit to ride at Mugello and gradually made progress, topping Saturday's third practice session.Rossi was unable to prevent Yamaha team-mate and championship leader Maverick Viñales from taking pole, but the Italian will launch from second place on the grid in front of his home fans."To make this second place was good, even better than normal, because when you start with a mistake, maybe you need it sometimes,"...
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