An earthquake shook the MotoGP world after Ducati boss Luigi Dall’Igna released an explosive 10-page document in which he openly accused Valentino Rossi of spreading slander about Marc Márquez’s behavior in the Thailand Grand Prix. This revelation further inflamed the debate among fans and industry experts, bringing to light tensions that had never subsided between the historic protagonists of MotoGP.

According to the document published by Ducati, Rossi allegedly made unfounded statements regarding alleged infringements committed by Marc Márquez during the race in Thailand. The Doctor allegedly insinuated that the Spanish rider received preferential treatment from race direction, calling into question the integrity of the competition. However, Dall’Igna and Ducati believe that these claims are not supported by concrete evidence and only serve to fuel unnecessary controversy.

In the official statement, Luigi Dall’Igna reiterated his unconditional support for Márquez, who will join the official Ducati team in 2025. “Marc is an extraordinary rider and has always respected the rules of MotoGP. Rossi’s statements are unfounded and risk damaging the image of our sport,” said Dall’Igna.

For his part, Márquez avoided fueling the controversy, limiting himself to commenting: “I race to win, not to create problems off the track.” Words that seem to want to close the issue without further controversy.

The story has obviously sparked mixed reactions among fans. On the one hand, Rossi’s supporters defend their idol, claiming that he has the right to express his opinion on the management of the race. On the other, Márquez and Ducati fans see this accusation as an attempt to destabilize the Spanish rider on the eve of a new adventure with the Italian manufacturer.

This controversy comes at a delicate time for the championship, which is trying to strengthen its image and attract new spectators. If Rossi’s accusations are deemed unfounded by Dorna (the organizer of MotoGP), there could be disciplinary repercussions for the former world champion.

In the meantime, all eyes are on the next race, where the atmosphere among the drivers will certainly be electric. It will be interesting to see if this media storm will affect the performance on the track or if it will remain only a parenthesis of tension off the circuits.