Italian MotoGP great Valentino Rossi has revealed that his model girlfriend, Francesca Sofia Novello was emotionally "destroyed" after he escaped a terrifying crash at the Austrian Grand Prix on Sunday.

According to British tabloid, The Sun, Valentino has urged MotoGP to take strict action against Johann Zarco, who collided with Franco Morbidelli at the Red Bull Ring. Both racers tumbled off the track as their bikes flew at a high speed, nearly missing Valentino.