Grand Prix motorcycle racing
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.
Grand Prix Motorcycle Racing Media
Valentino Rossi, riding a Yamaha YZR-M1, at Le Mans
Marc Márquez, riding a Honda RC213V, at Mugello
Andrea Dovizioso, riding a Ducati Desmosedici, at Le Mans
Álvaro Bautista, riding an Aprilia RS-GP, at Sachsenring
Brad Binder, riding a KTM RC16, at Valencia
Álex Márquez in Moto2 at Brno
Miguel Oliveira in Moto3 at Barcelona