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Rossi's unique MotoGP talent and Marquez's bike mastery discussed

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 17, 2026, 1:30 PM

Last updated Aug 17, 2026

Rossi's unique MotoGP talent and Marquez's bike mastery discussed

Summary

Jonas Torstensson, the Öhlins general manager, provided insights on Valentino Rossi and Marc Marquez’s distinctive abilities in MotoGP during an interview. Torstensson highlighted Marquez's unparalleled understanding of bike dynamics, allowing him to excel even with suboptimal setups. Rossi, dubbed 'The Doctor', had a special talent for effectively communicating needs to engineers, enhancing bike performance. The rivalry between both riders, especially evident during the tense 2015 season, continues to shape narratives in the sport. Torstensson also compared other riders, noting Francesco Bagnaia's sensitivity and feedback compared to Marquez's unique approach.

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Key Details

•Jonas Torstensson discussed Rossi's and Marquez's unique abilities in MotoGP.
•Marquez excels in understanding bike dynamics, setting high performance standards.
•Rossi's communication skills with engineers were pivotal for bike setup.
•Their rivalry peaked during the controversial 2015 season.
•Torstensson compared Bagnaia's sensitivity to Marquez's approach.

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What they're saying

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Judging the best MotoGP rider is nearly impossible, but having worked with many of the greats, suspension guru Jonas Torstensson can at least have a go. Öhlins has worked with the series for close to four decades and currently supplies suspension to nine of the 11 teams.
— Yahoo Sports

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