But Nastro Azzurro was treated as a semi-factory operation ... as a rookie for Yamaha's American division. Podium: winner Valentino Rossi, second place Alex Barros, third place Loris Capirossi ...

In 2024, Jorge Martin became the first rider in the MotoGP era to win the title with a satellite team, beating the same-spec factory Ducati of Francesco Bagnaia. It was a feat not seen in the ...