Racing icon Valentino Rossi has once again captured headlines with a lighthearted yet revealing anecdote during an interview on Radio Deejay. While promoting his new autobiography, the Italian legend confessed his humorous fear regarding the birth of his daughter, Giulietta, who nearly arrived on the very same day as his historic rival, Marc Marquez.
Rossi explained that there was a genuine moment of anxiety when checking the calendar with his partner, Francesca Sofia Novello. "There was a risk that Giulietta would be born on February 17, which happens to be the Spanish rider's birthday. I jokingly told Francesca: Don't play any tricks on me, stay still, don't move, keep your legs together. We have to hold out for 24 hours," Rossi recalled with a laugh.
This story is deeply rooted in the fierce rivalry that reached a boiling point during the 2015 MotoGP season. The controversial events at the Malaysian Grand Prix remain a painful memory for the Italian, who accused the Spaniard of interfering with his championship title aspirations—a moment that also famously involved Jorge Lorenzo in a heated three-way battle that remains etched in motorcycle racing history.
More than a decade later, Rossi admits that the sting of the 2015 defeat still lingers. He continues to maintain his criticism regarding his rival's behavior during that championship, proving that the psychological tension between the two remains a permanent fixture in the sport's narrative, one that continues to captivate fans worldwide.
Currently, all eyes are on Marquez as he continues to chase further world titles. With the Spaniard closing in on surpassing the seven premier-class world championships held by Rossi, the stakes of their rivalry have never been higher. This ongoing legacy ensures their names will remain linked in the sport's history books long after the checkered flag has fallen.
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