Season 39 (2002)
1 episode · 2002
The 2002 MotoGP World Championship marked the first year of the new four‑stroke era, replacing the 500cc class. Valentino Rossi dominated aboard the Honda RC211V, while the grid featured early prototypes from Yamaha, Suzuki, and Aprilia. The season ran from Suzuka in April to Valencia in November, setting the foundation for modern MotoGP competition.
1Round 1 - Japan Grand Prix (2002)
The opening round of the 2002 MotoGP World Championship took place at Suzuka Circuit, Japan. This race marked the debut of the new four‑stroke MotoGP class, with Valentino Rossi claiming victory on the Honda RC211V.