The world of MotoGP is once again embroiled in controversy, as Marc Márquez’s new girlfriend, Gemma Pinto, has publicly accused Valentino Rossi of her surprising comments regarding Márquez’s shooting accident at the Indonesian GP. This heated exchange opened a new chapter in the wide-ranging rivalry between Márquez and Rossi, with Pinto stepping in to defend his team.
During the Indonesian GP, Marc Márquez was forced to retire after his bike caught fire in a dramatic moment that left the enthusiasts and other astonished riders. Valentino Rossi, aware of his rivalry with Márquez, made a controversial comment shortly after, suggesting that the incident was “karma” due to past conflicts. Rossi’s statement —“It’s your karma, because of everything you’ve done in the past.” — went viral quickly, generating both praise and criticism.
Gemma Pinto, Márquez’s fierce protector, responded enthusiastically to Rossi’s comments. In a publication in social circles, Pinto accused Rossi of being irrespective and of trying to relive old tensions. “Valentino’s words were completely out of place. It’s one thing to have a rivalry on the track, but making fun of someone else’s safety is crossing the line. You should feel better,” wrote Pinto.
The accusation revived the rivalry between the teams of Márquez and Rossi, with the aficionados returning to the dispute in progress. While many of Rossi’s followers argue that the commentary was ignored by the context, others believe that Pinto’s reaction was justified by the gravity of the situation.
The tension between Rossi and Márquez has a long and complicated history, with multiple accidents on the track and heated exchanges throughout the years. Although Rossi retired from MotoGP, his influence and legacy continue to be strong, and his comments still carry weight in the paddock.
Márquez, who has not commented publicly on the accident nor on Rossi’s comments, is centered, then informs himself, to recover from the setbacks in Indonesia and to prepare for the next races. However, the word war between Rossi and Márquez’s teams is no sign of deceleration.
As the MotoGP season progresses, this latest controversy comes down to the dramatic narrative of rivalry, competition and personal braking within the sport. Both aficionados and insiders will be watching to see if more responses from Rossi or Marquez arise as tensions continue to rise.