Iconic Races & Moments
32 entries in the MotoGP compendium.
1996 Malaysian GP - Mick Doohan's ComebackDoohan conquers the new Sepang track to launch his dominant 1996 title defense.2002 Japanese GP - Valentino Rossi's First Title DeciderRossi's first MotoGP title came with Repsol Honda in 2002.1993 Argentine GP - Kevin Schwantz vs Wayne RaineySchwantz triumphs in Argentina, Doohan second, Rainey third.2018 Dutch TT - The Rain Delay DramaRain delay drama at Assen, but the race went on.2020 European GP - Joan Mir's Championship ClincherA cold, calculated victory in Jerez that crowned Joan Mir as the 2020 MotoGP World Champion.2021 Portuguese GP - Fabio Quartararo's First TitleFabio Quartararo's historic first title at the Emilia-Romagna Grand Prix.2017 Australian GP - The Final Battle of the 2017 TitleA final-lap masterclass where Márquez seized his third world title in a heart-stopping duel.2022 Indonesian GP - Francesco Bagnaia's ComebackOliveira triumphs in wet Indonesian return2019 Japanese GP - Marc Marquez's Record-Breaking WinMárquez's 2019 dominance shattered records and sealed another title.2023 Qatar GP - Pecco's Dominance in the DesertPecco commands the desert night to assert championship dominance.2008 Misano – Stoner's last-lap pass on PedrosaThe best rider to never win a MotoGP championship.2015 Valencia – Lorenzo's last-lap pass on MarquezLorenzo's final-race victory seals third MotoGP title in Valencia.2001 Le Mans – Rossi's 500cc debut winThe Doctor: nine-time world champion and MotoGP legend.2007 Le Mans – Rossi's rain-soaked victoryNine-time world champion, seven in MotoGP.2013 Brno – Marquez's first MotoGP winRookie sensation Marc Márquez defied expectations to claim the 2013 MotoGP title.2004 Le Mans – Rossi's rain victoryThe Doctor's 2004 triumph in the 990cc era.1999 Le Mans – Crivillé's victoryCrivillé's 1999 title: a single championship, not Rossi's to take.2008 Valencia – Stoner's championship deciderLast on the grid, first in the world—Stoner's Valencia coronation in one unforgettable lap at a time.2007 Misano – Stoner's dramatic winCorrecting the record on Stoner's 2007 Misano win and related facts.2013 Sepang – Marquez's victoryRain, nerve, and a rookie's thunder that announced a new MotoGP era.2015 Jerez – Marquez's first MotoGP titleLorenzo's third MotoGP title decided at Valencia after a season of controversy.2011 Le Mans – Lorenzo's rain victoryLorenzo's wet-weather mastery at Le Mans in 20112004 Valencia – Rossi's championship deciderRossi secured the 2004 MotoGP title with Yamaha.2003 Misano – Rossi's victoryThe Doctor's 2003 Misano win with Honda.2007 Valencia – Stoner's championship deciderOne last lap in Valencia, and a new king was crowned in leather and fire.2013 Le Mans – Marquez's victoryPedrosa wins at Le Mans; Márquez second.2008 Brno – Stoner's victoryStoner's 2008 runner-up season: six wins but unable to defend the title.2004 Misano – Rossi's victoryA home crowd, a rival in view, and one more chapter in the Rossi–Biaggi war.2015 Le Mans – Marquez's rain victoryLorenzo's third MotoGP title decided in Valencia finale.2001 Misano – Rossi's victoryCorrecting the record: Rossi's 2001 title was with Honda, not Yamaha.1999 Misano – Crivillé's victory1999 Misano – Crivillé's victory1996 Le Mans – Doohan's career-ending crashMick Doohan: five-time 500cc world champion and mentor to Valentino Rossi
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