Valentino Rossi secures sportscar outing at Monza

Valentino Rossi is to return to the sportscar cockpit later this month when he takes part in the opening round of the Blancpain Endurance Series at Monza on April 15.

The former MotoGP champion will drive a Ferrari 458 alongside friend Alessio Salucci for the Kessel Racing team.

"We really decided at the last minute to participate in the Blancpain Endurance Series event in Monza, and to race in partnership with my friend Uccio is a very big pleasure," said Rossi about his one-off appearance.