Nicolas Terol was the last rider to win the 125cc championship in 2011. RupertHollaus' 1954 title was the only time a posthumous World Champion was crowned
Moto3, and MotoE. Classes that have been discontinued include 350cc, 250cc, 125cc, and 50cc/80cc. The Grand Prix Road-Racing World Championship was established
350cc, 250cc, 125cc and sidecar (600cc). The 50cc class was introduced in 1962. Due to escalating costs that resulted in a number of manufacturers leaving
holds the distinction of having the longest time between his first win and his last. He won his first Grand Prix in 1996 at the 125cc Czech Republic Grand
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