Universe Snapshot
- MotoGP™ is the premier class of Grand Prix motorcycle racing, bringing together the world's most talented riders and some of the most technologically advanced racing motorcycles ever built.
- The championship's history stretches back to 1949, when the first FIM Road Racing World Championship was established. The modern MotoGP™ era began in 2002.
- Legendary manufacturers including Honda, Yamaha, Ducati, Suzuki and Aprilia have helped shape the championship through decades of competition, innovation and unforgettable racing.
- Iconic riders such as Valentino Rossi, Marc Márquez, Casey Stoner, Jorge Lorenzo, Dani Pedrosa and Francesco Bagnaia have created some of motorsport's greatest moments.
- From the sweeping corners of Mugello to the famous Corkscrew at Laguna Seca, MotoGP™ combines extraordinary speed, precision, bravery and intense competition.
Why Fans Love It
- Some of the most thrilling racing in motorsport, with riders battling at speeds exceeding 350 km/h (217 mph) while leaning their motorcycles through corners at extraordinary angles.
- Legendary rivalries, including Valentino Rossi versus Jorge Lorenzo, Rossi versus Marc Márquez and the battles between Ducati, Yamaha and Honda.
- Instantly recognisable motorcycles, with distinctive racing liveries, rider numbers and designs that have become symbols of different eras.
- Unforgettable personalities, from Valentino Rossi's celebrations and iconic number 46 to Marc Márquez's spectacular riding style and relentless determination.
- The emotional connection between riders and fans, with passionate crowds at circuits including Mugello, Misano, Assen and Phillip Island.
- A combination of advanced engineering, rider skill and split-second decision-making that makes every race unpredictable.
Key Fan Facts
- The first motorcycle Grand Prix World Championship took place in 1949, making it one of the oldest world championships in motorsport.
- The modern MotoGP™ class was introduced in 2002, replacing the former 500cc premier class.
- Valentino Rossi, known as The Doctor, won nine Grand Prix World Championships across multiple classes, including seven premier-class titles. His famous number 46 became one of the most recognisable symbols in motorcycle racing.
- Rossi's 2003 Valencia Grand Prix Honda RC211V featured the spectacular Flower Power livery, one of the most memorable special designs of his career.
- Rossi's move from Honda to Yamaha for the 2004 season became one of MotoGP™'s defining moments, demonstrating his ability to succeed with different manufacturers.
- Marc Márquez became the youngest premier-class world champion in 2013, winning the title in his rookie MotoGP™ season at just 20 years old.
- Dani Pedrosa earned the nickname Little Samurai and became one of the most respected riders of his generation, celebrated for his precision and technical riding ability.
- Francesco "Pecco" Bagnaia secured consecutive MotoGP™ World Championships in 2022 and 2023, helping establish Ducati as a dominant force in the modern championship.
- The Yamaha YZR-M1, Honda RC211V, Honda RC213V and Ducati Desmosedici are among the most recognisable racing motorcycles in MotoGP™ history.
- Special race liveries, including those used at Mugello, Misano, Valencia and the British Grand Prix, have become highly sought-after designs among motorcycle racing enthusiasts and collectors.
Why These Models Matter
- The Fanhome MotoGP™ 1:18 Miniature Motorcycle Collection celebrates the championship's legendary riders, iconic motorcycles and unforgettable racing moments.
- Each ready-made die-cast motorcycle recreates the distinctive appearance of a real MotoGP™ racing machine, including its racing colours, rider number and characteristic design.
- The collection brings together motorcycles from different seasons, allowing fans to explore the evolution of MotoGP™ technology and racing history.
- Models associated with Valentino Rossi, Marc Márquez, Francesco Bagnaia, Fabio Quartararo and Marco Simoncelli celebrate riders who have left a lasting impression on the sport.
- The 1:18 scale collection provides an opportunity to create a display of some of MotoGP™'s most recognisable racing motorcycles.
- The optional Premium collection adds seven exclusive, larger 1:12 scale die-cast motorcycles, featuring memorable machines and special liveries from Rossi, Márquez, Bagnaia and Pedrosa.
- Together, these models celebrate the engineering, personality and racing heritage that have made MotoGP™ a global motorsport phenomenon.
MotoGP™ is more than a motorcycle racing championship. It is a world of extraordinary courage, fierce rivalries, legendary machines and unforgettable moments. From Valentino Rossi's iconic number 46 and Marc Márquez's record-breaking achievements to Ducati's modern success, every generation has created new heroes and new stories.
Legendary riders. Iconic motorcycles. Unforgettable racing. This is MotoGP™.