Valentino Rossi Urges FIM to Penalize Marc Márquez Over Tire Pressure at Czech GP – Gemma Pinto’s 7-Word Response Leaves Rossi Speechless
💥 MotoGP legend Valentino Rossi has reignited his long-standing rivalry with Marc Márquez, publicly urging the FIM to impose a tire pressure penalty on the Ducati rider following the controversial Czech Republic GP sprint race. Rossi, speaking from the VR46 Ranch, claimed Márquez’s tire pressure tactics “violated the spirit of fair racing” and called for stricter enforcement. “If the rules exist, they must apply to everyone,” Rossi said, referencing Márquez’s mid-race maneuver to boost tire pressure by temporarily surrendering the lead.
🔥 The FIM had investigated Márquez for a potential breach, which could have resulted in an eight-second penalty and a drop to 14th place. However, the stewards ultimately cleared him, citing a technical error in the pressure monitoring system. Rossi’s comments have sparked debate across the paddock, with some supporting his call for consistency and others accusing him of reigniting old grudges. The tension between the two icons—dating back to their infamous 2015 clash—has once again taken center stage.
🎙️ But it was Gemma Pinto, Márquez’s girlfriend, who delivered the most unexpected blow. In a post-race interview, she responded to Rossi’s accusations with a calm yet cutting seven-word statement: “Legends don’t whine—they race and win fairly.” The remark, delivered with poise, reportedly left Rossi speechless and drew applause from Márquez fans. Social media erupted, with fans praising Pinto’s composure and dubbing her “the voice Márquez never needed but always had.”
🏁 As the MotoGP season intensifies, the drama off the track is proving just as fierce as the battles on it. With Rossi’s influence still looming and Márquez chasing a record-breaking season, the Czech GP has become a flashpoint for deeper tensions in the sport. Whether the FIM revisits its enforcement policies or the rivalry escalates further, one thing is clear: MotoGP’s legends are still shaping the narrative—one lap, and one word, at a time.
