It's a survey like any other, but it is still significant of a divide between two worlds, even two countries, interested in motorcycles. A revelation too, of the power shown by a Marc Marquez to the growing popularity which vampirizes that of an icon Valentino Rossi in free fall in the Iberian Peninsula. At least this is the analysis provided by the ranking established by readers of the media “Marca”.
“Marca” is considered the most popular sports newspaper in Spain. Its readers were asked to elect the best MotoGP rider of the 2018 season. And it is logical Marc Marquez who took first place. But what attracted attention was also the 24rd and last place occupied by a certain Valentino Rossi...
A hierarchy which cannot be explained by his 2018 career. Certainly, the Doctor did not win, but he still finished third in the championship with five podiums and 198 points. He has constantly shown, at the dawn of his 40th birthday, that he has his place among the elite. His performance in Malaysia was superb, even if it ended badly.
We must therefore look in the rivalry which opposes him to Marc Marquez this last position. Perhaps acquired, even, from Argentina… That being said, according to Spanish readers, Marc Marquez, Alex Rins et Alvaro Bautista ranked on the podium, closely followed by Jorge Lorenzo et Andrea Dovizioso. Seven Spanish drivers are in the top 10…
