The ex-riders were both in the Jerez paddock for different reasons - Lorenzo doing his new job as a pundit and expert for Spꦛanish TV, and Rossi overseeing his Mooney VR46 team.

A behind-the-scenes🎉 moment was captured and posted by Lorenzo of the moment that their long-lasting rivalry mayไ have ended forever.

The former Yahama teammates were defined by the wall that separated their garage, a li꧃teral divide down the centre of the team to keep the warring riders apart.

Ros🅰si ended his career with seven MotoGP championships, Lorenzo with three.

In more recent 🐬years their once-fiery relationship has thawed, and there has been a mutual respect for 𒁏some time.

The photo from the Jerez paddock of a smiling Rossi and Lorenzo may usher in a new era of friendship - particularly with both men ꦜlikely to meet again this season at future events.