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Franco Morbidelli says Rossi is greater than Marquez for a specific reason
VR46 Ducati MotoGP rider Franco Morbidelli believes Valentino Rossi’s impact on global motorcycle racing sets him apart from Marc Marquez in the greatest of all time debate. Rossi has won nine world titles, 115 GP wins, and significantly raised MotoGP’s profile worldwide. Despite Marquez poised to match Rossi’s career haul in 2025, the debate over the GOAT rages on. Morbidelli, owing his career to Rossi, supports him in this debate citing his influence on MotoGP. However, the 2015 fallout between Rossi and Marquez has influenced Morbidelli’s view on the matter. He acknowledges Marquez’s incredible achievements but ultimately leans towards Rossi due to the way he transformed the sport.
