Did Rossi kick Marquez at Sepang?
In the Sepang race, Marquez raced Rossi hard after dropping behind Lorenzo, and it ended with Rossi kicking out at Marquez in frustration, causing him to fall.
What happened between Rossi and Marquez?
A series of incidents in 2015 – culminating in the infamous Sepang clash after Rossi accused Marquez of conspiring to sabotage his title hopes in the previous Australian GP – led to a bitter falling out between the pair, with their relationship strained ever since.
What did Rossi say about Marquez in 2015?
In interviews this year, Rossi maintains he was robbed of the title in 2015 and continues to blame Marquez for that. Commenting on their current relationship, Marquez said: “My relationship with him is not good, but I have no problem recognising how important he has been to the sport and admitting the reality.
Is Marc Marquez and Valentino Rossi friends?
“He and I have been direct rivals in the past,” he recalled. “I don’t have a good relationship with him now, and I’ll admit that without a problem. But he’s to be admired for what he’s done.
Is Marquez the best ever?
In this regard, Marquez currently ranks third in the all-time list. At the time of writing, the Spaniard’s six 500cc titles puts him one behind Rossi and two behind the Doctor’s fellow Italian, Giacomo Agostini, who also happens to be the most decorated motorcycle rider ever.
What did Rossi say about Marquez?
On Thursday Rossi said he felt he “deserved” to win a tenth grand prix title having come close on two occasions in 2006 and 2015. In an interview earlier this year, Rossi said it was “impossible to forgive” Marquez for what the Italian claims was a plot orchestrated by the Honda rider to rob him of the title.
Is Marc Marquez better than Rossi?
Rossi has proven to be the faster rider in a wider variety of conditions, during a longer career. Marquez will attain the same or better level of talent as Rossi in a few more years. He is learning from the best talent in Rossi. We are witnessing some of the best riders in history, right now, in our time.
Is Marc Marquez the goat?
It is fair to say that Marc Marquez is the greatest MotoGP rider of his era, of this past decade. He’s certainly outstandingly, freakishly talented by nature. And, he’s thrived in an era when the talent pool is the deepest it’s ever been. But, there are simply too many factors to consider when asking who’s the G.O.A.T.
Why is Marquez called the ant?
However, his ability to wrestle a big powerful bike despite being vertically challenged is beyond compare which is why the ant – which can carry 5,000x the weight of its own body – has become his mascot.