Wayne Gardner 1987 1988 500cc World Champion
Two-time 500cc World Champion
Wayne Gardner is a former Grand Prix motorcycle road racer. He competed in the premier class, which was known as the 500cc class before it became MotoGP in 2002.
Quick Facts
- Rider
- Wayne Gardner (Australia)
- Championships
- 500 cc (0.5 L) World Champion 1987
- Nationality
- Australian — first Australian premier-class (500cc) Grand Prix motorcycle world champion
Lore & Background
Gardner won the 500cc World Championship in 1987. He also won the championship in 1988.
Reader's Guide
Gardner is one of the riders who won the 500cc World Championship.
Did You Know?
- Giacomo Agostini has won the most premier-class championships, with eight.
- Marc Márquez is the youngest rider to win the championship, at 20 years and 266 days in 2013.
- Italian riders have won the most premier-class championships, with 22 titles.
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