RIDERS
The current MotoGP World Champion is Italian Fiat Yamaha rider Valentino Rossi, who in 2009 claimed his magnificent seventh premier class title. The championship saw Rossi’s team-mate Jorge Lorenzo finish runner-up behind him after some fantastic battles along the way.
Meanwhile, the likes of Ducati Marlboro rider Casey Stoner (2007 MotoGP World Champion) and Repsol Honda pair Dani Pedrosa and Andrea Dovizioso are also stars of the show, with riders such as Colin Edwards, Nicky Hayden and Loris Capirossi all challenging for top-five finishes. In 2010 they will be joined by a host of new riders – known as Rookies – who will ensure that the level of competition and racing ability remains at an exceptionally high level.
The list of participants in each Grand Prix is composed of the permanent riders, contracted and nominated by their teams for the whole season, and wildcard entries – who are often local riders. Approximately 19 participants enter each MotoGP race, about 40 take part in each Moto2 race and the 125cc races usually involve around 30 riders.
Riders from around the globe take part in the World Championships including the following countries: Australia, Austria, Colombia, Czech Republic, Finland, France, Germany, Hungary, Italy, Japan, Malaysia, the Netherlands, Norway, Qatar, Russia, San Marino, Spain, Switzerland, Thailand, UK, USA and Venezuela.
For profiles of every rider from all three Grand Prix categories visit our dedicated Riders & Teams section.
MotoGP also has close links with the Riders for Health charity, which helps health workers in Africa have access to reliable transportation so they can reach the most isolated people with regular and predictable health care. Source: www.MotoGP.com
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