The rivalry that changed MotoGP forever.

In this episode of Motorsport Republica, James and Tom dive deep into the most controversial feud in modern motorcycle racing: Valentino Rossi vs Marc Márquez.

2015 wasn’t just another MotoGP season — it was a turning point. Rossi was chasing an unlikely 10th world title at 36. Márquez was out of the championship but riding harder than ever. What followed was a season defined by tension, accusations, psychological warfare, and an incident that still divides fans to this day.

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