Can't argue that it wasn't deliberate nastiness on the part of Vale. Can't deny that he brought it on himself. He's looked the last few days like he's been suffering from the beginnings of dementia. That said, while it's true MM did not technically break any rules, his permitting Lorenzo to breeze by and then harassing Rossi like a mindless gnat - was not what one would call sportsmanlike. He was foolish to take the bait, but then we all knew how immature he still is and there was no question that he would go after Rossi. From a pure sports perspective, his behavior was unethical. He should have just run his own race. While it was sure as hell entertaining as .... for us as spectators, I'm sure the elders in the Honda garage were aghast. It was bound to end in tears, not to mention fewer points in the constructor's championship for HRC.
Ironic for me, as I was putting all my past (and well documented) dislike for Rossi aside and rooting for the old ....... to get his 10th, this incident brings it all back.
So many other well-known riders have weighed in. But the one I'm waiting to hear from is STONER!
Whatever he says will be the cherry on the icing.