Four different men riding for four different factories have clinched the last four MotoGP™ World Championships
MotoGP™ in 2022 was clearly dominated by one factory: Ducati. The bullets from Bologna managed finally stood atop of the motorcycling world thanks to Francesco Bagnaia’s remarkable turnaround. But that wasn’t all. From Rookie of the Year, to the Constructors’ title, Team’s title, independent rider and team’s titles and, of course, the MotoGP™ World Championship.
However, one successful season in MotoGP™ guarantees you absolutely nothing in the following year. The direction of the wind can change in the blink of an eye, and here’s the proof. Over the past four years, we’ve seen four different men riding for four different factories take the top prize.
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2019: Marc Marquez and Honda
Marquez’s sixth and most recent MotoGP™ crown was arguably his most impressive. Bringing to an end a run of five straight premier class titles, the Spanish executed an almost perfect season. Just one DNF at his beloved Austin was the only blot on his copybook as he walked away with 18 podiums, including 12 victories, across the 19 rounds. A whirlwind three years following that has seen the eight-time World Champion undergo four surgeries on the right humerus he broke at the opening round of the 2020 campaign. Now, finally able to ride the bike how he wants, all eyes are on HRC to see if they can produce a motorcycle good enough to compete for the Championship.
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