Why Valentino Rossi and Marc Marquez’ Sepang ‘kick’ still divides fans 10 years later
They say time heals all wounds. Well, not if you are Valentino Rossi or Marc Marquez. Their rivalry helped make the 2010s one of MotoGP’s golden eras, even if, ironically, the two never truly battled for a championship head-to-head. You would think the pair – and their loyal supporters – would be willing to turn the […]
Marc Marquez reacts as Valentino Rossi leaves him off main MotoGP rivals list
Marc Marquez has explained why he thinks Valentino Rossi didn’t include him among his biggest rivals, stating that they never fought against each other for a MotoGP title. Earlier this week, nine-time world champion Rossi revealed the main opponents he faced during his illustrious career in MotoGP, but he conspicuously left out long-time foe Marquez. […]
‘In Stoner I saw things I simply couldn’t do’
Dani Pedrosa offers a detailed assessment of the strengths of Valentino Rossi, Jorge Lorenzo, Casey Stoner and Marc Marquez — riders with whom he formed the elite club known as the ‘Fantastic Five’. Pedrosa retired from full-time racing at the end of 2018, after a lifetime as Honda’s standard-bearer in the world championship. The following […]
Bezzecchi remains coy on what advice MotoGP legend Rossi gives to him
Aprilia factory rider Marco Bezzecchi has revealed that his mentor and former boss Valentino Rossi gives him advice informed by data to which the highly-connected MotoGP legend has privileged access. Speaking with Motorsport.com over the most recent Spanish Grand Prix weekend, where Rossi was present, Bezzecchi was asked whether his support remained as strong after […]
Valentino Rossi, Kevin Magnussen enter 24h Spa-Francorchamps with BMW
Bike legend Valentino Rossi and ex-Formula 1 driver Kevin Magnussen will team up in a BMW GT car at the Spa 24 Hours next month They will share a BMW M4 GT3 EVO run by the WRT team together with fellow BMW factory driver Rene Rast in the the Belgian endurance classic on 28/29 June. […]
Ferrari gets 1-2 in qualifying as Valentino Rossi tops LMGT3
Ferrari driver Antonio Giovinazzi claimed top spot in qualifying for Sunday’s Imola World Endurance Championship round as Valentino Rossi took class pole in LMGT3. Ferrari made it a good day for the home crowd by following up on Rossi’s performance by blocking out the front row of the grid in the Hyperpole session for the […]
‘Don’t fall into Marquez’s traps’
MotoGP legend Valentino Rossi has advised his protege Francesco Bagnaia to ‘not fall into Marc Marquez’s traps’ as the two pair up at the factory Ducati team this year. Double champion Bagnaia is set to face his biggest challenge in MotoGP in 2025, with former Honda star Marquez joining him as a team-mate after a starring […]
MotoGP legend Rossi stays in WEC with Team WRT BMW for 2025
Motorcycle racing legend Valentino Rossi will continue in the World Endurance Championship with the WRT BMW squad in 2025. The Italian’s second season in the LMGT3 class of the WEC has been confirmed along with his team-mates in the #46 BMW M4 GT3 EVO for the eight-race schedule incorporating the Le Mans 24 Hours. Rossi […]
BMW confirms Valentino Rossi’s LMDh outing in Bahrain WEC test
Valentino Rossi’s run in BMW’s M Hybrid V8 LMDh at the World Endurance Championship rookie test in Bahrain next month has been confirmed. BMW has officially revealed the seven-time MotoGP champion’s participation in the test with the factory WRT Hypercar class squad on the day after the final round the 2024 WEC along with that […]