In a recent interview, Marc Marquez, one of the most prominent riders in world motorcycling, spoke openly about his tense relationship with Valentino Rossi, one of the great icons of motorcycling. Despite having apologized for his past actions, Marquez said that the situation with Rossi remains complicated, with accusations he considers unreasonable and difficult to resolve.

The relationship between the two riders has been contentious for several years, especially after the controversial Argentine Grand Prix in 2018, an episode that left its mark on MotoGP history. Although many expected a resolution, the estrangement remains evident, and Márquez has finally spoken about the reasons for the situation.

It all started at the Argentine Grand Prix in 2018, when Marc Márquez was involved in an incident with Valentino Rossi. During the race, Márquez and Rossi were involved in one of the most controversial manoeuvres in recent motorcycling history. The incident culminated in Rossi falling, which sparked a series of accusations and tensions between the two riders.

In the interview, Marquez acknowledged that the incident was largely a mistake on his part. “It was something caused by a mistake on my part,” said the Spanish rider, who admitted his responsibility in the crash. Despite his public apologies, the relationship with Rossi has not improved, and, according to Marquez, the Italian still accuses him unreasonably. “Since Argentina 2018, I never spoke to him again. Everything happened, but he continues to accuse me of things that don’t make sense,” he said.

Marc Marquez explained that despite his attempts to clear things up and apologize for what happened, Valentino Rossi has not shown any willingness to resolve the conflict. “We once had a genuine relationship, but that changed after Argentina. I really don’t understand why he keeps insisting that I was the only one to blame,” said Marquez, who expressed frustration at the lack of reconciliation.

The Honda rider also stressed that in the world of motorcycling, situations like the one in Argentina are not uncommon, as cornering manoeuvres are always unpredictable. “In the world of motorsport, there are limits on the corners and sometimes they are never fully controlled. It happens in all categories,” explained Márquez, suggesting that accidents and tensions are part of the sport and should not always be taken so personally.

Despite both riders having been key figures in the MotoGP World Championship, the relationship between them seems to be irreparably broken. Valentino Rossi, who retired from professional competition in 2021, remains an important figure in motorcycling, but the shadow of his conflict with Marquez seems to remain a relevant issue.

Márquez, for his part, has not lost hope that one day things will calm down. However, he is also aware that the relationship between the two may never be the same again. “Time will tell if we can ever get over this, but for now, the situation remains what it is,” he said.

The relationship between Marc Márquez and Valentino Rossi remains one of the most talked about and debated topics in the world of motorcycling. Despite Márquez’s apologies, Rossi’s accusations have kept the tension between the two, and it seems that reconciliation is far from being a near possibility. The rivalry between the two champions will continue to be a topic of interest for fans, who continue to wait for a solution to this conflict that, in many cases, marks the recent history of MotoGP.