The ex-riders were both in the Jerez paddock for di👍fferent reasons - Lorenzo doing his new job as a pundit and expert for Spanish 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 m♐ay have ended forever.

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

Rossi ended his career with seve🌃n MotoGP championships, Lorenzo ꦬwith three.

In more recent years their once-fiery r𝓡elationship has thawed, and there has been a mutual respect for some 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 likely to meet again this season at future events.