MotoGP
By Aniket Kuila
April 23, 2025
10. Marc Márquez (Spain)
Mastered in 2014 walking a Honda (MotoGP). He is the youngest MotoGP champ ever and always a spectacle.
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9. Casey Stoner (Australia)
Outstanding victory in 2011 with his Honda (MotoGP). So well known for his phenomenal speed and cornering.
8. Wayne Gardner (Australia)
Became the victor of Silverstone in 1986, riding for Honda. He then went on to become the first 500 cc champ coming from Australia.
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7. Freddie Spencer (USA)
Victorious in 1985 on a Honda. He is one of the rare athletes to win in two classes in a single fantastic year.
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6. Franco Uncini (Italy)
He won in 1982 while riding a Suzuki! This leads him to become the 500cc World Champion for that same year.
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5. Jack Middelburg (Netherlands)
Big surprise in 1981! He did it on his own Suzuki (500 cc). The only ever Dutch winner in 500cc.
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4. Pat Hennen (USA)
Made history in 1977, becoming the first American winner at Silverstone on a Suzuki in the 500cc class. A talent lost way too early.
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3. Randy Mamola (USA)
Fanfare! He had bagged two race titles (1980-1984) on a Suzuki and a Honda in the 500cc class. An electrifying rider.
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2. Kenny Roberts (USA)
Truly a Legend! Snatched up three victories (1978, 1979, 1983) on a Yamaha in the 500cc times, changed the nature of racing.
1. Jorge Lorenzo (Spain)
The master of Silverstone! Became 3 times winner (2010, 2012, 2013) riding in the MotoGP with his Yamaha with his cool and smooth style.
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