Get up to speed with the list of top 10 riders and manufacturers with the most MotoGP Championship titles and wins
Valentino Rossi is the most famous MotoGP rider and would be on the top of the list if it would have been the criteria. However, he is still on the list because of his amazing performances on the grid and many MotoGP titles.
MotoGP Records: Top 10 Drivers Titles Wins List
10. Casey Stoner
Championships: 2 (2007, 2011)
Number of wins: 38
Number of pole positions: 39
Former Australian MotoGP rider Casey Stoner was famous for pushing inferior machines to the Championship titles. He won his first title in 2007 with Ducati competing with far more superior manufacturers in the league. He was also the main subject of the rivalry between him and Valentino Rossi before moving to Repsol Honda in 2011.
9. Jorge Lorenzo
Championships: 3 (2010, 2012, 2015)
Number of wins: 47
Number of pole positions: 43
Former Spanish MotoGP rider Jorge Lorenzo joined the Factory Yamaha team in 2008 after winning the 250cc World Championship the year before. He enjoyed a successful 8-year spell with Yamaha where he secured 3 Championship titles before moving to Ducati in 2017. However, the later stages of his career were not so great and had to retire in 2019 at Repsol Honda.
8. Kenny Roberts
Championships: 3 (1978-1980)
Number of wins: 24
Number of pole positions: 22
Former American MotoGP rider Kenny Roberts is one of the greatest riders in MotoGP history because of his 3 consecutive championship titles. Meanwhile, he also worked effortlessly for the betterment of the safety rules in the MotoGP championship.
7. Eddie Lawson
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Championships: 4 (1984, 1986, 1988-1989)
Number of wins: 31
Number of pole positions: 18
Former American MotoGP rider Eddie Lawson secured his first-ever championship title in 1984 and dominated the sport. Meanwhile, his consistent podium finishes and ability to push his bike to another level will always be remembered.
6. John Surtees
Championships: 4 (1956, 1958-1960)
Number of wins: 38
Number of pole positions: 34
Former British Formula 1 and MotoGP rider John Surtees was the only person to win the Title at the most elite level of motorsports. He mastered the technique of wet drive in both sports and was an influential figure on the grid.
5. Mike Hailwood
Championships: 4 (1962-1965)
Number of wins: 76
Number of pole positions: 43
Former British MotoGP rider and Le Mans driver was a dominant figure on the grid by securing 4 consecutive MotoGP Championships. However, he tragically lost his life in a car crash alongside his daughter.
4. Mick Doohan
Championships: 5 (1994-1998)
Number of wins: 54
Number of pole positions: 58
Former Australian MotoGP rider Mick Doohan was a part of the formidable pairing with Honda and winning 5 consecutive MotoGP titles. He was a crucial part of the team for 11 years during which the Honda engine was developed a lot.
3. Marc Marquez
Championships: 6 (2013-2014, 2016-2019)
Number of wins: 57
Number of pole positions: 62
Spanish MotoGP rider Marc Marquez began his MotoGP career in 2013 and became the first rookie to even with the title. The following year, he managed to secure his second consecutive MotoGP Championship title with Honda. Meanwhile, his younger brother Alex Marquez also competes in the MotoGP.
2. Valentino Rossi
Championships: 7 (2001-2005, 2008-2009)
Number of wins: 89
Number of pole positions: 55
Italian MotoGP rider Valentino Rossi is a legend of the sport and has won 7 Championship titles with Honda and Yamaha. However, the Italian was not able to achieve the same feat with Italian manufacturer Ducati.
1. Giacomo Agostini
Championships: 8 (1966-1972, 1975)
Number of wins: 122
Number of pole positions: 6
Former Italian MotoGP rider Giacomo Agostini is the greatest-ever MotoGP rider with a career of 17 years during which he secured the Championship title 8 times. He set the standards high which no other rider has been able to achieve.
MotoGP Most Wins: Manufacturers
| NUMBER | MANUFACTURER | CHAMPIONSHIP |
| 1. | Honda | 21 |
| 2. | MV Agusta | 18 |
| 3. | Yamaha | 17 |
| 4. | Suzuki | 6 |
| 5. | Gilera | 6 |
| 6. | Kawasaki | 4 |
| 7. | Velocette | 2 |
| 8. | Ducati | 1 |
| 9. | AJS | 1 |
| 10. | Norton | 1 |