The ex-riders were both in the Jerez paddock for different reasons - Lorenzo doing his new job as a pundit and expert for Spanisღh 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 may h🌊ave ended forever.

The former Yahama teammates were defined by the wall that separated their garage, a literal divide down the cen♊tre of the te🐎am to keep the warring riders apart.

Rossi ende𝔍d his career with seven MotoGP championships, Lorenzo with three.

In more recent years their once-fiery relationship has ཧthawed, 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 friendsh🌺ip - particularly with both men likely to meet again this season at future events.