Bagnaia wins finale but tearful Martin takes first MotoGP title
Jorge Martin takes maiden MotoGP title despite championship rival Francesco Bagnaia winning the season-ending race in Barcelona.
Grand Prix motorcycle racing is the highest class of motorcycle road racing events held on road circuits sanctioned by the Fédération Internationale de Motocyclisme (FIM). Independent motorcycle racing events have been held since the start of the twentieth century and large national events were often given the title Grand Prix. The foundation of the Fédération Internationale de Motocyclisme as the international governing body for motorcycle sport in 1949 provided the opportunity to coordinate rules and regulations in order that selected events could count towards official World Championships. It is the oldest established motorsport world championship.
Jorge Martin takes maiden MotoGP title despite championship rival Francesco Bagnaia winning the season-ending race in Barcelona.