Marc Marquez explains that he didn’t discover Valentino Rossi strolling previous him in pitlane previous to the MotoGP Austrian Grand Prix dash, in a second that has set social media abuzz.
The rivalry between each riders has been well-documented, with neither persevering with to see eye to eye after their fallout 10 years in the past on the finish of the 2015 season.
With this yr marking 10 years since that controversial second in MotoGP historical past, in addition to 2025 set to be the yr the place Marc Marquez matches Valentino Rossi’s tally of seven premier class title, their relationship stays within the highlight.
And previous to Saturday’s dash on the Austrian Grand Prix, that was as soon as once more the case when each have been captured on the reside world feed strolling previous one another in pitlane with out acknowledgement.
This stoked dialog on social media, however Marquez clarified that he didn’t really discover Rossi as he was too centered on his dash preparation.
“No, I didn’t see him, I swear,” Marquez is reported by GPOne as saying.
“I used to be centered alone stuff and undoubtedly wanting on the floor fascinated by the race.
“I noticed him a number of instances when he was going round and he was on the grid, as a result of with the yellow cap you possibly can see him instantly.
“Valentino’s presence is a pleasure for the followers and for MotoGP as a result of he’s dedicated to supporting his crew’s colors.”
In a break from his automobile racing duties this season, nine-time grand prix world champion Rossi has joined his VR46 crew for the Austrian Grand Prix.
Rossi scaled again his automobile racing actions in 2025 as a way to spend extra time at MotoGP rounds, in addition to at residence following the start of his second baby.
Marquez received the dash on Saturday in Austria to increase his championship result in 123 factors coming into Sunday’s grand prix.
The manufacturing facility Ducati rider has by no means received the Austrian Grand Prix.
