The three MotoGP riders with the most world championship titles of all time

02. Valentino Rossi (7 times)

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Nearly 22 years of career in MotoGP, Valentino Rossi has recorded many fantastic records throughout his career.

Born in Urbino, Italy, February 16, 1979, Rossi grew up in an environment that was very close to the world of motorbike racing, his father being a former 250cc rider, Graziano Rossi.

In 1996, Rossi began his MotoGP career in the 125cc. He became a world champion in 2001 with the team handled by Mick Doohan, the Nastro Azzurro Honda.

Throughout his career in the premier MotoGP class, Rossi has won seven MotoGP world titles, one 125cc world title and one world title in the 250cc class. Valentino Rossi is still actively racing in the MotoGP class until now.

01. Giacomo Agostini (8 times)

Giacomo Agostini

Giacomo Agostini is one of the best riders in MotoGP history. He has won 15 world titles, including 8 MotoGP world championships (500 ccs) and the rest in other classes.

The rider born on 16 June 1942, became the first world champion in 1966 with Italian motorcycle, MV Agusta and continued to win the world championship in succession until 1972, then in 1974 he moved to Yamaha and became world champion in 1975 and decided to retire in 1977.

After retirement, Agostini became the manager of Marlboro Yamaha. During his career as the manager, Agostini has managed many successful riders, such as Eddie Lawson, Graeme Crosby, and Kenny Roberts.