On the eve of the San Marino GP, Marc Márquez revealed that he wanted truces with Valentino Rossi. Then, during the press conference, the Spaniard extended his hand to his rival, who refused to shake hands and limited himself to ensuring that there were no problems between the two at the moment. Giacomo Agostini commented on the situation, devaluing the importance of the relationship between the two opponents.

Speaking to Marca newspaper, the former rider said that this is a difficult situation to evaluate. However, the important thing for Agostini is that the two riders provide a good spectacle for the fans:

– They are difficult situations even to be interpreted and judged. Marquez is still a very young lad. The first thing he said was that he had made a mistake: ‘I went to apologize and I give you my hand’. And Valentino, maybe still angry about this, maybe it was not the time for him, he does not accept this friendship in quotes, in the form of shaking hands. What I’m saying is that this does not matter to anyone. The important thing is that both make us have fun and give us a show. Whether they are friends or not … is that they do not have to marry. Let each one stay in his house and the story be over. Let each one do his work, have fun, give a show and it’s over.

Agostini also commented: ‘It’s all about egos. It is difficult to know what goes on inside a person. On the one hand, Valentino says: ‘I never did this, so I will never forgive you, even if you apologize’. He probably thought this. But it does not matter. Marquez runs the same and, if he can, wins the same. It does not change for all of us. It’s just a useless controversy because, I think, we only want to see pilots who give us a show. Whether they are friends or not does not matter to anyone. Respect, yes. In fact, Márquez says: ‘I made a mistake and I apologize’. Valentino probably does not accept it, but he has his reasons. He does not want to accept it. We can not force someone. That’s why I say it’s a useless controversy.’