In a plot twist that would make a telenovela look tame, Valentino Rossi, the nine-time world champion, has become the self-appointed judge and jury of the MotoGP transfer market. His verdict? Marc Marquez shouldn’t dare set foot in the Lenovo Ducati garage. Why? Because Rossi, it seems, has a new side hustle as MotoGP’s moral compass.

The saga began when rumors of Marquez’s potential move to Lenovo Ducati started making headlines. Instead of applauding the strategic maneuver, Rossi jumped into the fray, wagging a metaphorical finger at the audacity of Marquez’s aspirations. According to Rossi, this transfer breaches MotoGP’s unwritten rules of “rider loyalty,” a concept that clearly only exists in his personal playbook.

But wait, there’s more! Rossi didn’t just stop at voicing his disapproval. The “Doctor” reportedly took his concerns straight to the FIM (Fédération Internationale de Motocyclisme), urging them to penalize Marquez for considering a move that, in Rossi’s world, constitutes a cardinal sin. Penalty for what exactly? Breaking the strict MotoGP transfer rules—which, by the way, nobody else seems to know exist.

Ironically, this comes from the man who once hopped between Yamaha, Ducati, and back to Yamaha without batting an eyelid. Maybe the rules only apply when it’s someone else switching teams?

Adding fuel to the fire, Rossi suggested that Marquez’s move could destabilize the already “delicate” MotoGP ecosystem. Oh, the drama! As if MotoGP is a fragile soap bubble ready to burst if Marquez dares to rev a Ducati engine.

Naturally, fans and insiders alike are scratching their heads at Rossi’s newfound role as the MotoGP transfer police. Could it be a subtle attempt to stay relevant in a sport that has moved on without him? Or is it a playful jab at his longtime rival, Marquez, proving that even retired legends can still throw shade with finesse?

Regardless of Rossi’s intentions, one thing is certain: this MotoGP drama has served us more twists and turns than a tight chicane. While Marquez gears up for his next challenge, Rossi continues to keep the paddock entertained—no bike required.