MotoGP Points Winner - Thoughts on Lorenzo's final comments ?

I am in no way a hardcore fan of MotoGP, but slowly drew interest in it after I purchased my R3 this summer.

I watched a lot of the highlights from Sepang and I personally think Marquez did screw Rossi over.. He let Lorenzo pass without a fight, and then went on to race the race with the sole intention to distract Rossi and keep him away from Lorenzo. Rossi may have been semi responsible for the accident which lead to Marquez going down, but you could see him physically motioning to Marquez to race his own race and to basically f*uck off plenty of times before the final incident. Regarding the physical contact many say Rossi was intentionally running him off the track, and it does look like his line is extremely wide, but he is also looking back at Marquez. Marquez then speeds into Rossi's knee which causes Rossi to push off, making contact with the front brake or handle bars and causing Marquez to go down.

Video highlights of the race. (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ROzL40UJ37I) I get agressive riding, but come on..

Most riders acknowledged what Marquez was doing. ( http://www.cycleworld.com/2015/10/2...aying-about-the-rossi-vs-marquez-controversy/ )

I was unable to watch the Valencia race, but no matter Rossi, Lorenzo, Marquez, anyone starting penalized would have a tough day at the track. Lorenzo may have been better than Rossi, but that's because he wasn't starting the race with a handicap. Rossi did have slower practice/race times than Lorenzo, but Lorenzo was also slower than Marquez... (Going back to Sepang) Why would a racer who won at this track the previous year, and has the ability to beat both Rossi and Lorenzo, let Lorenzo pass so easily then ride a brutal battle against Rossi on one of the final races of the series?

I was really disappointed with MM, JL, and VR, in no particular order. JL for wanting to have a say in an incident he had no part in from Sepang. MM for not riding to win at all times at both Phillip Island, Sepang, and Valencia. VR for creating the controversy through whining in the first place, whether he was right or wrong.

Yes, I agree MM was holding back and "helping" JL. Although, I think MM thought of it more like hurting VR and not helping JL. If MM had been in contention he would have put everything into winning. He didn't give us the "show" we paid for.

VR should just keep his mouth shut, stop whining, and race. Same thing goes for JL. You are paid to race, not talk. If I wanted that kind of drama I would watch reality TV or NASCAR.

I know that is harsh, but I expect better respect among racers who are risking their lives, and those around them. On and off the track. You don't have to like the person, but you don't hit, bump, or run them really wide as a form or retribution for a real or perceived slight. MM has consistently broke that rule. VR has in the past so has no ground to stand on when MM does it to him.

Dani Pedrosa has really earned my respect. I know many say he has no personality. I am betting he does but just prefers to keep his mouth shut and race.

I will be rooting for Dani, Andrea Iannone, Bradley Smith, and no egotistical drama next year.

After a good season for Il Dottore, partly good start due to the bad framework in Marc's Honda, Rossi would deserve to be treaten as a true champion. He is extremely skilled as a GP racer and next to that, his punishment was not correct. Marcques has spoiled the respect that he could've earned when Rossi decides to stop. It is clear, that there is a divide between the Spanish and Italian riders.

In a GP there may be no personal preferences when it comes to strategic riding. May not be based on Nationality/religion/personal issues or whataoever.

The Spanish played a really nasty game. Not only in Valencia, although everyone knew Lorenzo would come out as winner (what Vale did was amazing but all the taking over in a group costs way more time than what happends in the top 3). Also in Sepang, and even in Assen, where Marc attempted to crash Rossi in the last corner.

I am a real Rossi fan, and as a Yamaha supporter I do favor Lorenzo above any other. Only thing is, MM and JL are both missing character. When I hear Rossi speak I can already smile, temperament.

This picture is made this morning after Jorge said thank you over night to his little helper



Ciao e saluti.

Rossi has an awesome season, finishing on the podium in the majority of races. The win at Assen was amazing.
Rossi decides to pick a fight with Marquez
Rossi gets fight with Marquez
Rossi wins fight, and wins three penalty points in the process.

Did that cost him the Championship? Hard to say whether he could have finished second had he not gridded at the back. Jorge should just take the win and leave the drama at home. I was pulling for the GOAT all season, but his mouth went full stupid before Sepang (an Italian thing I guess).