Legendary MotoGP rider Valentino Rossi has reignited discussions about one of the most controversial chapters of his illustrious career ahead of the release of his brand-new autobiography titled La Mia Storia. In the upcoming book, the Italian icon looks back at the intense championship rivalry of 2015, pointing an accusing finger once again at Spanish star Marc Marquez for allegedly sabotaging his quest for a tenth world title against Jorge Lorenzo.
Although more than a decade has passed since the infamous Malaysian Grand Prix weekend at Sepang, the emotional wounds of that bitter feud remain remarkably fresh for the nine-time world champion. Appearing on RAI's Che tempo che fa to promote his new literary work, Rossi firmly maintained that his perspective on the events that shaped the 2015 season has not shifted over time.
The rivalry reached a boiling point during the latter stages of that unforgettable season as Rossi and Lorenzo battled tooth and nail for supreme honors. Prior clashes in Argentina and Assen had already set a volatile stage before arriving in Malaysia, where Rossi publicly accused Marquez of deliberately conspiring to ensure a Spanish compatriot claimed the championship crown rather than letting the Italian secure it.
The on-track friction culminated in a dramatic penalty that forced Rossi to start the season finale in Valencia from the back of the grid, ultimately paving the way for Lorenzo to seal the championship amidst unprecedented global media attention and intense fan polarization.
In his autobiography, Rossi expresses deep frustration that public discourse often centers around the title he lost rather than celebrating the numerous championships he conquered throughout his legendary career.
"We all have our limits. Some are lower, some are higher. But the 2015 story makes me even angrier because Marquez wasn't actually fighting for the championship. Lorenzo and I were fighting for it; he was only fighting to make me lose. And in the end, he succeeded," Rossi stated.
"That is something that never goes away; it still hurts. More than 10 years have passed, but my feelings, my state of mind when I think about it, are still the same as they were on that night in Valencia. And that worries me a little," he reflected.
Rossi confessed that he frequently reflects upon the enduring bitterness of that defeat, admitting that the psychological impact still lingers despite the vast array of success he achieved across his decades-long career. The release of La Mia Storia is expected to open old wounds and spark fresh debates among motorsport enthusiasts worldwide.
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