Jorge Lorenzo reveals relationship with Valentino Rossi after retirement

Jorge Lorenzo shared his experiences with Valentino Rossi in a podcast hosted by Andrea Migno. The former MotoGP world champion — who was once Rossi’s teammate at Yamaha — revealed the dynamics of their tension-filled relationship.

“When we were riders, there was incredible tension. We were both very competitive, it was like a real chicken coop because we were both very proud,” Lorenzo stated.

Lorenzo explained that their relationship improved after separating teams — especially when they alternately moved to Ducati. After retirement, their interaction became more friendly to the point where Lorenzo was invited to Rossi’s Ranch.

This era was known as MotoGP’s golden age — when five top riders competed fiercely on track:

• Valentino Rossi
• Casey Stoner
• Jorge Lorenzo
• Dani Pedrosa
• Marc Marquez