The Sepang clash
Sociologiacal analysis through media about a specific event - Data visualization
In October 2015 an episode never happened before in the world of Moto GP has shaken the entire system. During the race held in the Sepang Circuit, there was a scuffle between two drivers: the Italian Valentino Rossi and Spaniard Marc Marquez.
The news immediately was mentioned by lot of newspapers and above all has created a clear distinction between the fans themselves, who have not missed the opportunity to demonstrate their support to their favorite pilot, externalizing their thoughts through different social networks. The reason for so much fuss, has been an alleged "kick" that the rider Rossi seemed to have given on his Spanish opponent, after a struggle of extreme overtakings.
The news immediately was mentioned by lot of newspapers and above all has created a clear distinction between the fans themselves, who have not missed the opportunity to demonstrate their support to their favorite pilot, externalizing their thoughts through different social networks. The reason for so much fuss, has been an alleged "kick" that the rider Rossi seemed to have given on his Spanish opponent, after a struggle of extreme overtakings.
So this project try to point out the different opinions thought different media about the two opponent and understanding links and bonds between opinion given by a specific media and his financier and sponsor.
