“My space was very strong and Marquez came with me. I knew it would always be difficult with him on the last lap. Marc tried to pass on the entry to the chicane, but I was already in the corner when we touched and I had to cut the corner“ said Valentino Rossi.
It was happened on June 27, 2015, Saturday afternoon at the Dutch GP, where Rossi and Marquez touched on the last lap. It doesn’t happen very often in MotoGP race. But the officials of MotoGP 2015 claimed that was an incident. It was clear.
After the Assen Dutch MotoGP race many opinions conclusions that Rossi wins cheated after clashed with Marc Marquez in the last lap. But, some are say that was Mar Marquez fault.
Let us flashback to the incident at MotoGP Assen, Saturday June 27, 2015. On the last lap the competition between Rossi and Marquez very tight. Marc Marquez attempted to overtake Rossi from the inside then both clashed each other. With the result that Rossi was out side the track (gravel), but he did not fall and it makes Rossi finished the race as number one. And Marquez had to settle for second place.
Marquez “I have done right” at Assen circuit. (Photo: AFP)
According to Crash.net after 8 rounds Rossi extended his championship lead to 10 points, with Jorge Lorenzo. Rossi has 163 points, Lorenzo has 153 points.
Now, Rossi increased hi confidence after eight rounds. If he able to perform consistently, It is quite possible to reach eighth title on this season. Also the 36 year old racer may not so worry about Marc Marquez maneuver. You know what, according to the Crash.net, Marc Marquez has 89 points right now.
Some people maybe think Rossi is the best thing to over happen in MotoGP race. He was born for racing. He is a humble man. He never give up, he fights to the end. Now, he shows his great performs. That’s why people called him “The Doctor“. As we know, The Doctor has won 9 titles. It makes Rossi in Top 10 best racers.
Marc Marquez : Don’t blame me
Repsol Honda rider Marc Marquez, did not want to be blamed related incident that involved him and Valentino Rossi at Assen circuit on last June 27. The Baby Alien called for Marquez claimed he had done right thing when he had duel with Rossi.
“I believe I have done everything correctly because I do not get out of the circuit“
Whatever Marquez statements, there are always pros and cons.
From his race styles, Marquez has big ambitions for this season, but he has bad performance many times along this season. Based on eight series, he failed three times to end the race. Perhaps, he should learn much from Rossi.