(Click on the images to see them larger, press ‘Play’ to make them happen and if you can’t do it, click on this link)
Photo by: Dorna
Photo from: motosport.com
Photo by: Dorna
Photo by: Dorna
Photo de: Dorna
Photo by: Dorna
Photo by: Dorna
Photo by: Dorna
Photo by: Dorna
Photo by: Dorna
Photo by: Dorna
Photo by: Dorna
Photo by: Dorna
Photo by: Dorna
Valencia once again hosted the MotoGP awards ceremony this Sunday night. Above all the winners, one name stood out: Valentino Rossi. Hours after competing in his last race, the former rider was named MotoGP Legend.
After reaching the championship at the age of 17 in 1996, Rossi leaves with 42 and a unique record. It highlights his nine titles, 115 victories, 235 podiums and 65 pole positions. He has participated in 432 races (44% of the grand prix since the creation of the World Championship in 1949). the doctor He retires leaving a great personal legacy to the sport, but also having laid the foundations for new generations to come through the VR46 Riders Academy .
“All I can say to Vale is a big thank you,” said Dorna Sports CEO Carmelo Ezpeleta , presenting Rossi with the MotoGP Legend medal. “It has been extraordinary, since in 1997 we discovered a young man in Malaysia who had fantastic races, but who was very special in many aspects. Since that moment, everything we have achieved together, with all the people who work in MotoGP, has great. First of all, Valentino has been an incredible driver. Just yesterday, when everyone was talking about his 42nd birthday, he was only eight tenths off the best time. It’s incredible. But there is also his personality, the help he gave us. lent when we created the Security Commission was something very special. So all I can say is Grazie, Valentino!”
Rossi becomes the 31st MotoGP Legend , joining Giacomo Agostini, Mick Doohan, Geoff Duke, Wayne Gardner, Mike Hailwood, Daijiro Kato, Eddie Lawson, Anton Mang, Ángel Nieto, Wayne Rainey, Phil Read, Jim Redman, Kenny Roberts, Jarno Saarinen, Kevin Schwantz, Barry Sheene, Marco Simoncelli, Freddie Spencer, Casey Stoner, John Surtees, Carlo Ubbiali, Àlex Crivillé, Franco Uncini, Marco Lucchinelli, Randy Mamola, Kork Ballington, Dani Pedrosa, Stefan Dörflinger, Jorge Martínez ‘Aspar’ and Nicky Hayden, and where Jorge Lorenzo and Max Biaggi are waiting to join.
Also honored at the gala were, among others, the champions of the four World Championship categories: Fabio Quartararo (MotoGP), Remy Gardner (Moto2), Pedro Acosta (Moto3) and Jordi Torres (MotoE).
The complete list of winners of the 2021 season
MotoGP
- World Champion: Fabio Quartararo
- 2nd: Francesco Bagnaia
- 3rd: Joan Mir
- Constructors World Champion: Ducati
- Team World Champion: Ducati Lenovo Team
- Best Independent Pilot: Johann Zarco
- Best Independent Team : Pramac Racing
- BMW M Award: Fabio Quartararo
- Tissot Pole of poles award: Francesco Bagnaia (6)
- Marco Simoncelli Award for the rookie of the year: Jorge Martín
Moto2
- World Champion: Remy Gardner
- 2nd: Raul Fernandez
- 3rd: Marco Bezzecchi
- Constructors World Champion: Kalex
- Team World Champion: Red Bull KTM Ajo
- Tissot Pole of Poles Award: Raúl Fernández (7)
- Michel Métraux Award for Rookie of the Year: Raúl Fernández
Moto3
- World Champion: Pedro Acosta
- 2nd: Dennis Foggia
- 3rd: Sergio Garcia
- Constructors’ World Champion: KTM
- Team World Champion: Red Bull KTM Ajo
- Tissot Pole of poles: Romano Fenati (3)
- Michel Métraux Award for Rookie of the Year: Pedro Acosta
MotoE World Cup
- Champion: Jordi Torres
- 2°: Dominique Aegerter
- 3rd: Matteo Ferrari
Red Bull Rookies:
- Champion: David Alonso
MiniGP
- Champion: Izan Rodriguez
