Marc Márqυez just won his first sprip race of the 2025 MotoGP season, thanks to his exceptional performance on the Asseп TT circuit. He defeated his brother Alex Márqυez by 0.351 seconds, solidifying his first place in the championship with 381 points, defeating Alex (261 points) and France (213 points). But in the midst of the glory of victory, the statement of the owner of Dυcati surprised the whole MotoGP team:
“For me, Rossi has never reached Marquez’s level.” Marquez – The new king of speed? No one can guess Marquez’s exemplary form this season. From spectacular overtakes to his mastery of the bike at extreme speeds, he is redefining what it means to be a complete rider. At Assep, despite starting from second place, Marquez quickly took the lead, which he maintained for 13 grueling laps.
His consistency, courage, and skill in the game greatly contributed to the belief that Markez was entering the “mythical” phase of his career. But is a single title enough to become an icon?
The shadow of Rossi: an irreplaceable icon. Valetipopo Rossi is not only a few times world champion. He has embodied the soul of MotoGP since two defeats. Rossi doesn’t expect to win; he creates a culture, inspires and creates a world with millions of fans across the globe. For the Italian faппs, and especially for the one who worships Bagпaia and VR46, Rossi is immortal. Also, when the patron of Dυcati, who pilots Márqυez and Bagпaia, declared that Rossi was “highly regarded”, it was not a simple professional remark. It was a real slap in the face for millions of people.
Shocking declaration: Is the battle of the legends about to begin? This declaration only caused a stir on social media, but also reignited the eternal debate: Rossi vs. Marquez: who is the true legend? – Marquez possesses the technique, the speed, and the number of titles of the spirit that make him a superior racer. – Rossi leaves behind a legacy, an affection, and a A bias that goes beyond the track. The fans of Bagpaia and Rossi, especially in Italy, reacted strongly. Many believe that Ducati’s patronage is “too biased” towards Marquez, citing the positive influence that Rossi brings to the team and the championship. What did Marquez say? When questioned on this subject, Marquez smiled: “I respect Rossi.” But I don’t race to become a legend. I race to win.” A calm but confident response. Marquez doesn’t need a title: his successes speak for themselves.
Bagpaia – The man between two fashions. Francesco Bagpaia, 2022 fashion champion and Marquez’s teammate at Ducati, finds himself in a delicate situation. A protégé of Rossi, but also a teammate of Márquez, he must reconcile these two imperatives. At Assep, Bagpaia only finished fifth: a result that may have been brilliant, but was sufficient to maintain his third place in the general classification. Conclusion: Legends are not limited to victories. Márquez wrote a new chapter in MotoGP: a chapter of speed, courage, and domination. But Rossi represents the chapter, an indelible one: a chapter of emotions, of lies and of symbols. Mark may have reached the throne, but Rossi’s shadow still hangs over the track, reminding us that legends do not pass from victories, but from the heart of dreams.
