Valentino Rossi is the first of the global superstars in MotoGP, huge global fanbase, Rossi areas at GP's, huge amount of merchandise sold, 9 world titles and also very very quick in an F1 car and a rally car. However, then along came Marc Marquez, 8 World Titles by the age of 26, youngest ever to win 3, 4, 5 ,6, 7 and 8 titles, won MotoGP title in his first season, has now won it 6 times and gets away with stuff on track that have mere mortals eating gravel.