Rossi-Marquez: MotoGP Champions React to Controversial Kick

Marc Marquez will still fall even once Valentino Rossi’s legs do not kick him (Photo: MotoGP)


COMMENT Surprisingly, Alex Criville was raised about Valentino Rossi’s kick to Marc Marquez in the 2015 Malaysian MotoGP. According to him, there was no contact, even though there was no contact, The Antman will still fall!

The incident at the International Circuit Sepang, Selangor, Malaysia, continued to be a conversation. Because, the iconic moment involves two names that are often referred to as the best racer of all time.

1. Understanding the situation of Valentino Rossi

Valentino Rossi and Marc Marquez (MotoGP/Twitter)

In fact, initially the relationship between Rossi and Marquez was so harmonious. A kick made the relationship between the two heat up until now alias has been going on for 10 years.

About that one, Criville has its own opinion. He claimed to understand the situation experienced by Rossi, where his chances of becoming a very large world champion.

“There is a kick. I fully understand Rossi’s situation. He is struggling to win the tenth title he coveted against a Marquez who, as we see, is the best in history,” Criville said, quoted from MotosanThursday (9/18/2025).

“Yes, he (Marquez) bothered him. Valentino could not maintain his race. That’s where, his patience was gone and he exploded,” said the first MotoGP world champion from Spain.

Aiko Tanaka

Aiko Tanaka is a combat sports journalist and general sports reporter at Archysport. A former competitive judoka who represented Japan at the Asian Games, Aiko brings firsthand athletic experience to her coverage of judo, martial arts, and Olympic sports. Beyond combat sports, Aiko covers breaking sports news, major international events, and the stories that cut across disciplines — from doping scandals to governance issues to the business side of global sport. She is passionate about elevating the profile of underrepresented sports and athletes.

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