MotoGP World Champion: Agostini Still King, Marquez Paste Tight With 7 Titles

Marc Myhrquez returned to the top after winning the 2025 season with Ducati. @marcmarquez93(photo: x@marcmarquez93)

JAKARTA - MotoGP is known as the most prestigious motorcycle racing event in the world. Since it was first held in 1949 by the FEudration Internationale de Motocyclisme (FIM), this main class has continued to give birth to track legends whose name is eternal in history. From the 500cc era to now known as MotoGP, only 30 riders have lifted the world champion trophy.

The first race in 1949 was won by Leslie Graham of England with the AJS motorcycle. Since then, MotoGP has continued to evolve until now using state-of-the-art prototype machines that are not sold to the public. But one thing remains the same: the world title is the pinnacle of every rider's achievement.

The eternal king is still held by Giacomo Agostini. The Italian racer won a total of 8 world titles in the 500cc class, including a record seven times in a row in the 1966 '1972 period. Until now, this record has not been passed by anyone.

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Behind it is a modern racing icon, Valentino Rossi, with 7 world titles (20012009). Rossi became the face of the 2000s MotoGP with his rivalry with Casey Stoner, Jorge Lorenzo, and Dani Pedrosa.

Meanwhile, Spanish star Marc Myhrquez returned to the top after winning the 2025 season with Ducati. This additional title made him now also collect 7 world titles (2013, 2014, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2025), matching Rossi's record and only one title adrift of Agostini.

Under the three names, Australian legend Mick Doohan collected 5 world titles in the 1990s with Honda. Followed by Geoff Duke, John Surtes, Mike Hailwood, and Eddie Lawson each bagged 4 titles.

From the state side, Italy became the ruler of MotoGP with a total of 22 titles from seven riders. England was in second place with 17 titles, then the United States with 15 titles. Spain, through the golden generation from Lorenzo, Marquez, to Joan Mir and Jorge Marttama, has now collected 13 titles.

In the constructor category, Honda appeared as the most successful manufacturer with 21 world titles, followed by MV Agusta (18), Yamaha (18), Suzuki (7), and Ducati (5).

When Mohrquez, who is still active and Ducati is increasingly dominant, the competition to win the MotoGP crown in the modern era will be even fiercer. The question is, is Mryptquez able to pass Agostini's record and become the most successful racer of all time?

In the 1950s Agostini brought MV Agusta to be king, a clean sweep of 7 consecutive titles (1966' (1972). There were almost no serious opponents at that time.

1980s Annoyed the Eddie Lawson & Wayne Rainey (Yamaha & Honda) Crazy competition between American racers. Lawson & Rainey made Yamaha and Honda shine.

The 1990s of Mick Doohan's era (Honda) were too dominant, 5 consecutive titles (1994' (1998). You could say 'era anti-competition', because the opponent was just a cameo.

In the early 2000s Valentino Rossi's Era (Honda lalu Yamaha) Rossi was in full control, the champion of 2001 '2005 (5 times in a row). Moving to Yamaha also won (2004'2005), getting more and more legendary.

The 2010s won the debut in 2013. A total of 6 titles in 7 seasons (2013'2019). Honda turned into a 'monster'.

20202021 The Short Era of Suzuki & YamahaJoan Mir (Suzuki, 2020) & Fabio Quartararo (Yamaha, 2021) broke his dominance, brought fresh air.

20222025 Era Ducati (Pecco Bagnaia & Bologna red team) Ducati sweep 4 consecutive titles (2022'2025), finally even M Wayrquez moved to Ducati to increase the strength of the bangs. Ducati officially became the new ruler of modern MotoGP.

Most World Champions MotoGP/500cc

The Number of Racers for the Title of the Giacomo Agostini Italia 8 1966 1972, 1975 Valentino Rossi Italia 7 20012005, 2008, 2009 Marc MISHrquez Spain 7 2013, 2014 , 2016 2019, 2025 Mick Doohan Australia 5 1994 1998 Geoff Duke England 4 1951, 19531955 John Surtes England 4 19561960 Mike Hailwood England 4 19621965 Eddie Lawson AS 4 1984, 1986, 1988 Jorge Lorenzo Spain 3 2010, 2012, 2015 Wayne Rainey AS 3 1990 1992 Biggest World Champion Constructor (500cc/MotoGP) Constitutional State Number of Titles of the Main Champion Year of Honda Japan 21 1983, 1985, 1989, 1994 1999, 2001 2003, 2006, 2011, 2013, 2014, 2016 2019, 2023 Japanese Yamaha 17 1975, 1977, 1978, 1984, 1988, 1990, 1992, 2004, 2008 2010, 2015 MV Agusta Italia 16 1956 1974 (the golden era with Giacomo Agostini & friends) Ducati Italia 5 2007, 2022, 2024, 2025 Suzuki Japan 6 1976, 1977, 1981, 1993, 2000, 2020 Japanese Kawaki 1 1975 (while still in the 500cc class)

The Number of Racers for the Title of the Giacomo Agostini Italia 8 1966 1972, 1975 Valentino Rossi Italia 7 20012005, 2008, 2009 Marc MISHrquez Spain 7 2013, 2014 , 2016 2019, 2025 Mick Doohan Australia 5 1994 1998 Geoff Duke England 4 1951, 19531955 John Surtes England 4 19561960 Mike Hailwood England 4 19621965 Eddie Lawson AS 4 1984, 1986, 1988 Jorge Lorenzo Spain 3 2010, 2012, 2015 Wayne Rainey AS 3 1990 1992 Biggest World Champion Constructor (500cc/MotoGP) Constitutional State Number of Titles of the Main Champion Year of Honda Japan 21 1983, 1985, 1989, 1994 1999, 2001 2003, 2006, 2011, 2013, 2014, 2016 2019, 2023 Japanese Yamaha 17 1975, 1977, 1978, 1984, 1988, 1990, 1992, 2004, 2008 2010, 2015 MV Agusta Italia 16 1956 1974 (the golden era with Giacomo Agostini & friends) Ducati Italia 5 2007, 2022, 2024, 2025 Suzuki Japan 6 1976, 1977, 1981, 1993, 2000, 2020 Japanese Kawaki 1 1975 (while still in the 500cc class)

Most World Champion Constructors (500cc/MotoGP)

The Number of State Constructors for the Title of the Main Champion Year of Honda Japan 21 1983, 1985, 1989, 1994 1999, 2001 2003, 2006, 2011, 2013, 2014, 2016 2019, 2023 Japanese Yamaha 17 1975, 1977, 1978, 1980, 1984, 1986, 1988, 1990, 1991, 2004, 2004, 2008 2010, 2015 MV Agusta Italia 16 19561974 (the golden age with Giacomo Agostini & friends) Ducati Italia 5 2007, 2022, 2024, 2025 Suzuki Japan 6 1976, 1977, 1981, 1993, 2000, 2020 Japanese Kawasaki 1 1975 (while still in the 500cc class)

The Number of State Constructors for the Title of the Main Champion Year of Honda Japan 21 1983, 1985, 1989, 1994 1999, 2001 2003, 2006, 2011, 2013, 2014, 2016 2019, 2023 Japanese Yamaha 17 1975, 1977, 1978, 1980, 1984, 1986, 1988, 1990, 1991, 2004, 2004, 2008 2010, 2015 MV Agusta Italia 16 19561974 (the golden age with Giacomo Agostini & friends) Ducati Italia 5 2007, 2022, 2024, 2025 Suzuki Japan 6 1976, 1977, 1981, 1993, 2000, 2020 Japanese Kawasaki 1 1975 (while still in the 500cc class)