MotoGP · Statistics
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Observed wins
Results in the recorded population
Sporting points and historical scoring evidence →Grand Prix race observations; sprint results are separate. These are coverage-limited totals, not certified all-time records. The observed win rate uses known starts in this dataset; it is not a certified career win percentage. Starts exclude unknown/DNS states.
| Rider | Wins | Podiums | Known starts | Observed win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Giacomo Agostini | 68 | 88 | 119 | 57.1% |
| Mick Doohan | 51 | 91 | 132 | 38.6% |
| Mike Hailwood | 37 | 48 | 66 | 56.1% |
| Eddie Lawson | 31 | 76 | 121 | 25.6% |
| Kevin Schwantz | 25 | 50 | 99 | 25.3% |
| Wayne Rainey | 24 | 64 | 80 | 30.0% |
| John Surtees | 22 | 24 | 34 | 64.7% |
| Kenny Roberts | 20 | 35 | 54 | 37.0% |
| Freddie Spencer | 20 | 31 | 59 | 33.9% |
| Geoff Duke | 19 | 29 | 52 | 36.5% |
| Barry Sheene | 18 | 39 | 91 | 19.8% |
| Wayne Gardner | 17 | 51 | 100 | 17.0% |
| Àlex Crivillé | 15 | 49 | 125 | 12.0% |
| Randy Mamola | 13 | 52 | 140 | 9.3% |
| Valentino Rossi | 12 | 21 | 30 | 40.0% |
| Phil Read | 11 | 33 | 49 | 22.4% |
| Gary Hocking | 8 | 11 | 19 | 42.1% |
| Kenny Roberts Jr. | 8 | 18 | 84 | 9.5% |
| Luca Cadalora | 7 | 21 | 78 | 9.0% |
| Max Biaggi | 7 | 25 | 57 | 12.3% |
| Marco Lucchinelli | 6 | 18 | 83 | 7.2% |
| Umberto Masetti | 6 | 14 | 31 | 19.4% |
| Franco Uncini | 5 | 11 | 65 | 7.7% |
| Wil Hartog | 5 | 12 | 44 | 11.4% |
| Reg Armstrong | 4 | 14 | 41 | 9.8% |
Recorded pole positions
No reviewed pole observations in this scope.
Recorded fastest laps
No reviewed fastest-lap observations in this scope.
Completed-season table leaders
Giacomo Agostini · 8
Mick Doohan · 5
Eddie Lawson · 4
Geoff Duke · 4
Mike Hailwood · 4
John Surtees · 4
Kenny Roberts · 3
Wayne Rainey · 3
Phil Read · 2
Freddie Spencer · 2
Each measure has its own source coverage. Missing pole/lap records are not zeros for a rider's career; source scope must be considered before comparing eras.
Sources and coverage
Wikipedia revision-backed observations, CC BY-SA 4.0. Partial historical coverage; no live timing. Missing records do not establish absence.
Adapted historical tables: Wikipedia contributors, CC BY-SA 4.0. Each observation links to its pinned revision. Normalised motorcycle tables are available under the same licence. Official sporting classifications remain a reconciliation priority.
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