The motorsport world was recently stirred by comments from MotoGP legend Valentino Rossi during an interview with Radio Deejay while promoting his new autobiography titled My Story. The Italian icon humorously revealed that he had to ask his partner to delay giving birth to avoid sharing a specific date with his fierce rival.
The rivalry between Rossi and Marc Marquez remains one of the most talked-about chapters in motorcycle racing history, particularly following the controversial fallout from the 2015 championship battle. The Italian veteran famously accused the Spanish rider of attempting to sabotage his title ambitions during that tense campaign.
Nearly a decade later, the two champions have never reconciled, with the seven-time premier class title winner continuing to voice his frustrations over the 2015 season. While promoting his new book in Italy, he admitted that the bitter defeat still stings and branded his adversary's on-track actions from that era as completely absurd.
Amidst the ongoing discussions regarding the Spanish rider's dominant run toward another world crown with Ducati, Rossi shared a lighthearted anecdote about the birth of his daughter, Giulietta. He joked that he panicked when he realized there was a chance she could be born on February 17, which happens to be his arch-rival's birthday.
"At one point, there was a risk that Giulietta would be born on Marquez's birthday," Rossi said. "I told her, don't play any tricks; stay still, don't move, keep your legs together. We have to hold out for 24 hours." Fortunately, his daughter was eventually born on March 4, avoiding the awkward coincidence entirely.
Despite remaining one of the most beloved figures in Grand Prix history, Rossi's recent remarks have drawn mixed reactions across social media platforms. Critics argue that persistently targeting his former rival while the Spaniard chases historic milestones risks overshadowing the Italian's glittering legacy in the sport.
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