MotoGP legend Valentino Rossi lashed out at the hate directed towards compatriot Andrea Iannone after the Ducati rider beat Rossi to third place at Phillip Island. Iannone narrowly edged Rossi in a thrilling battle for the last podium spot last weekend, denying the Yamaha rider crucial points in his title fight against teammate Jorge Lorenzo. But Rossi was magnanimous in defeat and vented his frustrations at the abuse directed towards Iannone on social media by his own fans in the aftermath of the race. "In reality, [those who attacked Iannone] are not my real supporters," he said. "It’s difficult to follow when you’re not in Italy, so I only heard after the race. It’s...
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