Valentino Rossi and Marc Marquez rivalry still lingers after 10 years

The rivalry between Valentino Rossi and Marc Marquez — two MotoGP legends involved in a controversial incident at Sepang Circuit — continues to create tension into the 2025 season.

The relationship between both riders deteriorated following the 2015 Sepang Clash — when Rossi was found guilty of blocking Marquez, causing him to crash. A penalty forcing him to start from last position in Valencia destroyed Rossi’s chances for his tenth world championship title.

Though tensions briefly subsided, conflict reignited after the 2018 Argentina MotoGP incident — when Marquez collided with Rossi’s bike, causing him to crash. Despite a public handshake afterward, The Doctor and Baby Alien’s relationship shows no signs of genuine reconciliation.