According to witnesses in the pits, Marc Marquez was informed of the new FIM statement during a private session with his team. The news infuriated the Spanish rider to the point of throwing his helmet against the wall, breaking it into a thousand pieces. This gesture, rarely seen in Marquez’s career, reflects the growing tension between him and the Federation.

A team member said:
“We have never seen Marc so angry. He has always been a fighter, but this time the situation has really gotten to him. He feels betrayed and unfairly targeted.”

The FIM released a statement stressing that the new regulation applies to all riders, but many fans and analysts were quick to point out that Valentino Rossi has never been subject to such restrictions in his career.

In the statement, the Federation said:
“Our goal is to ensure that every rider respects the highest standards of safety and sporting conduct. The recent changes to the regulations aim to preserve the integrity of MotoGP.”

These words, however, have not managed to calm the controversy. On the contrary, they have fueled further comparisons with Valentino Rossi, who in the past has often been at the center of controversial situations but has never been forced to face such harsh conditions.

Marquez fans have pointed out that, during Rossi’s career, the FIM has adopted a more permissive approach towards the “Doctor”. Despite his heated rivalries, such as the one with Max Biaggi or Jorge Lorenzo, Rossi has always managed to maintain a privileged relationship with the Federation.

Furthermore, many fans believe that this disparity in treatment is due to the difference in image between the two riders. Rossi has always been seen as a charismatic and friendly icon, while Marquez, despite his talent, has often been portrayed as an aggressive and polarizing rider.

A few hours after the helmet incident, Marc Marquez decided to break his silence through a post on social media. In the message, the rider expressed his disappointment with the situation:
“I am disappointed and angry. I love this sport, but I cannot accept being treated differently than others. I will continue to fight, on and off the track, to defend what is right.”

His words immediately gathered the support of thousands of fans, who relaunched the hashtags #SupportMarquez and #FIMIngiusta.

Some of Marquez’s colleagues also expressed their solidarity. Fabio Quartararo, in a recent interview, said:
“I understand Marc’s frustration. MotoGP is a sport of passion and talent, and every rider should have the opportunity to express himself without feeling limited by unclear rules.”

Meanwhile, Pecco Bagnaia took a more neutral approach, saying:
“I don’t know all the details of the situation, but I think it’s important to find a balance between regulations and rider freedom.”

With this new controversy, Marc Marquez’s future in MotoGP appears increasingly uncertain. Some analysts suggest that the rider could consider leaving the championship if tensions with the FIM persist.

Others, however, believe that this situation could motivate Marquez even more to demonstrate his worth on the track, transforming anger into positive energy.

The FIM statement has added a new chapter to a saga that seems far from over. Marc Marquez, one of the most talented and controversial riders of his generation, now faces one of the toughest challenges of his career.

Will he be able to overcome this moment and prove, once again, that he is one of the best? Or will the tensions with the Federation mark the beginning of a new path away from MotoGP?

Only time will tell, but one thing is certain: the motorcycling world will continue to closely monitor every development in this story.