MotoGP riders are always on the limit and out to perform their best, but do you know the date of these MotoGP riders birthdays? Here is a look at the birth dates of your favourite MotoGP riders who are currently on the grid.
1) Valentino Rossi
Nine-time world champion, including seven in the premier class, Rossi is one of the greatest riders ever. He is currently 35-years-old and celebrates his birthday on 16 February, 1979.
2) Jorge Lorenzo
Rossi’s current teammate Lorenzo himself is a four-time world champion, including two in the premier class. He is currently 27-years-old and celebrates his birthday on 4 May, 1987.
3) Marc Marquez
The defending world champion in the premier class, Marquez is also the youngest ever to have achieved the feat. He is currently 21-years-old and was born on 17 February, 1993.
4) Dani Pedrosa
The youngest ever world champion in the 250 cc category, Pedrosa is currently 28-years-old and was born on 29 September, 1985.
5) Nicky Hayden
Hayden won the world championship in the premier class in 2006. He is currently 32-years-old and was born on July 30, 1981.
6) Stefan Bradl
Bradl won the Moto2 world championship in 2011. He is currently 24-years-old and was born on 29 November, 1989.
7) Colin Edwards
Edwards is a two-time World Superbike Champion and the oldest rider on the grid. He is currently 40-years-old and was born on 27 February, 1974.
8) Cal Crutchlow
Crutchlow is the 2009 Supersport World Champion. He is currently 28-years-old and was born on 29 October, 1985.
9) Alvaro Bautista
Riding for Gresini Racing in the premier class, Bautista is currently 29-years-old and was born on 21 November, 1984.
10) Andrea Dovizioso
Dovizioso is the 2004 125 cc World Champion. He is currently 28-years-old and was born on 23 March, 1986.
11) Aleix Espargaro
Espargaro is currently 24-years-old and was born on 30 July, 1989.
12) Bradley Smith
Smith is currently 23-years-old and was born on 28 November, 1990.
13) Pol Espargaro
The defending Moto2 World Champion, Espargaro currently competes in the premier class for Monster Yamaha Tech 3 Team. He is 22-years-old and was born on June 10, 1991.
14) Hiroshi Aoyama
Aoyama is the 2009 250 cc world champion. He is currently 32-years-old and was born on 25 October, 1981.
15) Mike Di Meglio
Meglio is the 2008 125 cc world champion. He is currently 26-years-old and was born on 17 January, 1988.
16) Scott Redding
Redding is the youngest ever Grand Prix winner. He is currently 21-years-old and was born on 4 January, 1993.
17) Yonny Hernandez
Hernandez is currently 25-years-old and was born on 25 July, 1988.
18) Karel Abraham
Abraham is currently 24-years-old and was born on 2 January, 1990.
19) Danilo Petrucci
Petrucci is currently 23-years-old and was born on 24 October, 1990.
20) Michele Pirro
Pirro is currently 27-years-old and was born on 5 July, 1986.
21) Andrea Iannone
Iannone is currently 24-years-old and was born on 9 August, 1989.
22) Michael Laverty
Laverty is currently 32-years-old and was born on 7 June, 1981.
23) Broc Parkes
Parkes is currently 32-years-old and was born on 24 December, 1981.
24) Hector Barbera
Barbera is currently 27-years-old and was born on 2 November, 1986.