Marc Marquez and Valentino Rossi rivalry remains tense at Dutch MotoGP

The feud between Marc Marquez and Valentino Rossi — two legendary MotoGP riders — continues to simmer at the Assen Circuit.

The situation resurfaced after Marc Marquez faced jeers from Italian spectators following his double victory — sprint race and grand prix — at Mugello Circuit last week. The Italian public’s reaction stems from past rivalry with Valentino Rossi during the 2015 season.

Davide Tardozzi — Ducati team manager — expressed his disapproval of spectators booing Marquez at their home race. MotoGP observer Jaime Alguersuari analyzes that this tension roots from both riders’ egos, particularly since the Sepang Clash incident that marked their rivalry’s peak.

Fans from both sides maintain their respective views — making prospects of reconciliation between the two world champions increasingly unlikely.