2001 Misano – Rossi's victory
Correcting the record: Rossi's 2001 title was with Honda, not Yamaha.
Valentino Rossi won the 2001 500cc World Championship riding for Honda, not Yamaha. He had been with Honda since his 125cc and 250cc titles, and moved from the Nastro Azzurro Honda team to the factory Repsol Honda team for the 2002 MotoGP season.
Quick Facts
- Winner
- Valentino Rossi
- Class
- 500 cc / 0.5 L
- Circuit
- Misano World Circuit, San Marino
- Season
- 2001 (final 500 cc (0.5 L) season)
- Team
- Repsol Honda
Lore & Background
Rossi dominated the 2001 500cc season, scoring 11 wins and finishing off the podium only three times. He won his first 500cc title with 325 points, 106 points ahead of Max Biaggi.
Reader's Guide
It states Rossi won races in Japan, South Africa, Spain, Catalunya, Britain, the Czech Republic, Portugal, Pacific, and Rio, but does not list Misano.
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