MotoGP is the oldest motorsport world championship, having started in 1949.
The most successful rider in MotoGP history is Giacomo Agostini, who won a total of 15 World Championships.
Valentino Rossi, one of the most famous MotoGP riders, has won 9 World Championships across all classes.
The fastest recorded speed in MotoGP was set by Jorge Martín in 2023, reaching an incredible 363.6 km/h (226.0 mph).
The smallest margin of victory in a race was 0.002 seconds, when Álex Crivillé beat Mick Doohan in the 1996 Italian Grand Prix.
MotoGP bikes can accelerate from 0 to 100 km/h (0 to 62 mph) in less than 2.6 seconds.
The heaviest bike in MotoGP weighs approximately 157 kg (346 lbs), which is the minimum weight allowed for a MotoGP bike.
The official tire supplier for MotoGP is Michelin, who returned to the sport in 2016 after an 8-year hiatus.
Marc Márquez became the youngest World Champion in 2013 at the age of 20 years and 266 days.
Races are held in 19 countries across four continents, making it one of the most international motorsport championships.
The longest circuit on the MotoGP calendar is the Circuit of the Americas in Austin, Texas, which is 5.5 km (3.426 miles) long.
Bikes do not have a speedometer; riders rely on their team and experience to gauge speed.
The closest World Championship finish was in 1992 when Wayne Rainey won by just 4 points over Mick Doohan.
MotoGP riders experience up to 1.5 times the force of gravity when braking at top speed.
The Grand Prix of the Netherlands at Assen is the only event that has been part of the championship since its inception in 1949, earning the nickname 'The Cathedral' of motorcycle racing.
