For good or for bad, the 2015 MotoGP World Championship is one that will be discussed for years to come.
Valentino Rossi was forced to start from the rear of the field after his collision with Marc Marquez in Sepang, yet he was able to rally his way by over 20 other MotoGP bikes to finish in fourth position. However, it was not enough as Jorge Lorenzo led every lap from pole position to take the victory and the championship, closely followed by the Repsol Honda of Marquez.
Marquez said after the race that he was unable to match the pace of Lorenzo, yet many on social media were skeptical of his claims considering the events that took place in Malaysia.
Further back in the field, 2006 MotoGP World Champion Nicky Hayden - the only American in the field - placed 17th in his final race in the series.
Here's what various motor racing personalities on Twitter had to say about it all:
What a season what a race 2015 one of the all time MotoGP seasons @lorenzo99 congrats a perfect GP, @ValeYellow46 a brilliant run from last
— Mick Doohan (@micksdoohan) November 8, 2015
Congrats to @lorenzo99 new #MotoGP world champion.. ??✊?#1
— Carl Fogarty (@carlfogarty) November 8, 2015
Great ride 46 ? The 99 executed a perfect weekend to win. @motogp @valeyellow46 @jorgelorenzo99 #motogp https://t.co/wil0I90Sgu
— Kevin Schwantz (@KevinSchwantz) November 8, 2015
IMO both riders had great seasons. I do think the better rider won at the end of the day. 2 technical problems and a crash for @lorenzo99
— Ben Spies (@BenSpies11) November 8, 2015
A truly epic #MotoGPValencia.Congrats Jorge @lorenzo99 for incredibly perfect performance in #TheGrandFinale #WorldChampion
— Mario Andretti (@MarioAndretti) November 8, 2015
After digesting what I saw at #ValenciaGP,I think #MotoGP should crown 2 World champions! @ValeYellow46 & @lorenzo99. #justtobefair
— Mario Andretti (@MarioAndretti) November 8, 2015
Congrats to Rossi !! pic.twitter.com/VhqTBawBEn
— Taki Inoue (@takiinoue) November 8, 2015
Today @ValeYellow46 is in history as @ayrtonsenna classy champions forever while @marcmarquez93 #MichaelSchumacher only numbers But no Heart
— Max Papis (@maxpapis) November 8, 2015
Appreciate you bud. https://t.co/qb7NS9hmEg
— Dale Earnhardt Jr. (@DaleJr) November 8, 2015
Thanks for the memories!✊ https://t.co/vFbCfRWQQB
— Jimmie Johnson (@JimmieJohnson) November 8, 2015
You've made all of us American two-wheel race lovers proud all these years Nicky! Cheers to you, champ! https://t.co/HCJ4a5VVyY
— Jamie Little (@JamieLittleTV) November 8, 2015
