List of 500cc/MotoGP polesitters
Grand Prix motorcycle racing is the premier championship of motorcycle road racing, which has been divided into three classes since 1990; 125cc, 250cc and MotoGP. Former classes that are now discontinued include 350cc, 50cc and sidecars.[1] The premier class is MotoGP, which was formerly known as the 500cc class.[1] The Grand Prix Road-Racing World Championship was established in 1949 by the sport's governing body the Fédération Internationale de Motocyclisme (FIM), and is the oldest motorsport World Championship in existence.[2] The motorcycles used in MotoGP are purpose built for the sport, and are unavailable for purchase by the general public: they cannot be legally ridden on public roads.[2]
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Marc Márquez holds the record for the most pole positions in the premier class, with 65. Mick Doohan is second with 58 poles, and Valentino Rossi is third with 55 poles.[3]
By rider
- As of 8 August 2020
MotoGP/500cc World Champion | |
Grand Prix World Champion | |
Bold | Rider has competed in the 2020 season |
By nationality
- As of 8 August 2020
Rank | Country | Wins | Rider(s) |
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1 | ![]() |
175 | 9 |
2 | ![]() |
152 | 16 |
3 | ![]() |
138 | 14 |
4 | ![]() |
104 | 7 |
5 | ![]() |
47 | 11 |
6 | ![]() |
27 | 9 |
7 | ![]() |
16 | 8 |
8 | ![]() |
9 | 1 |
9 | ![]() |
8 | 2 |
10 | ![]() |
6 | 4 |
11= | ![]() |
5 | 2 |
11= | ![]() |
5 | 1 |
13 | ![]() |
2 | 1 |
14= | ![]() |
1 | 1 |
14= | ![]() |
1 | 1 |
References
- Marshall, Anne (1997). Guinness Book of Knowledge. Guinness Publishing. p. 289. ISBN 0-85112-046-6.
- "About MotoGP". MotoGP. Retrieved 24 December 2008.