Home Moto GP Fausto Gresini dies aged 60 after prolonged COVID-19 battle Gresini, a double world champion in the 125cc class in the 1980s, was taken to hospital in Bologna and placed in a medically-induced coma after contracting the virus in December. Reuters 23 February, 2021 16:04 IST Regining world champion Fausto Gresini (centre) waves his caps after winning the 125 cc race of the Madrid Motorcycling Grand prix near Madrid in 1986. - THE HINDU ARCHIVES Reuters 23 February, 2021 16:04 IST MotoGP team boss Fausto Gresini has died at the age of 60 after a prolonged battle with COVID-19, Gresini Racing said on Tuesday.Gresini, a double world champion in the 125cc class in the 1980s, was taken to hospital in Bologna and placed in a medically-induced coma after contracting the virus in December.The Italian was brought out of it last month when his condition improved but complications forced medical staff to attach a mechanical respirator and put him in a coma once again last week."The news we would have never wanted to give, and that unfortunately, we are forced to share with all of you," the team said in a statement."After nearly two months battling against COVID, Fausto Gresini has sadly passed away, few days after turning 60." Read more stories on Moto GP. For more updates, follow Sportstar on :