MotoGP: Top 5 Spanish riders of all-time

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5-time World Champion - Marc Marquez - one of the greatest MotoGP riders of all-time
5-time World Champion - Marc Marquez - one of the greatest MotoGP riders of all-time

#1 Marc Marquez

Marc Marquez - the youngest ever MotoGP World Champion
Marc Marquez - the youngest ever MotoGP World Champion

Spaniard Marc Marquez nicknamed 'The Ant' is one of only 3 riders to have won the Championship across all three classes. He made his debut in the 125cc class at the age of 15 in 2008. In 2010, he won the 125cc Championship and moved to Moto2 in 2011.

In 2012, he won the Moto2 Championships. In 2013, he was given a contract by Repsol Honda to race alongside compatriot Dani Pedrosa. Marquez is the youngest ever MotoGP Champion and only the second since Kenny Roberts to win the title in his debut season. He achieved this with Team Repsol Honda in the year 2013 at the age of 20.

He successfully defended his title in 2014 and was also crowned champion in 2016 and 2017. Marquez, who is known for his aggressive cornering technique putting him at risk of sliding out, won his 5th Riders' Championship crown in 2018. Still only 26, Marquez is on track to overtake Valentino Rossi and Giacomo Agostini in the all-time tally.

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