French · Nice, France · Born 20 April 1999French MotoGP world champion in 2021 whose electric speed, aggressive overtaking and exceptional wet-weather ability made him the first French rider to win the premier class motorcycle world title.
Fabio Quartararo is France's MotoGP World Champion, winning the 2021 title with Yamaha and becoming France's first MotoGP champion. His exceptional natural talent, aggressive riding style, and exceptional corner-exit speed have produced race victories on the sport's biggest stages. His championship came after years of development as one of the most exciting young riders in the paddock.
Famous For
First French MotoGP World Champion
Playing Style
How They Played
Aggressive corner speed and late braking
Legacy
Lasting Impact
Breaking French drought in premier motorcycle racing
Honours & Achievements
Career Honours
- MotoGP World Champion 2021
- Moto3 CEV Repsol Championship Winner 2015
- MotoGP Independent Riders Trophy Winner 2019
- MotoGP Independent Riders Trophy Winner 2020
- MotoGP Rookie of the Year 2019
- FIM MotoGP World Championship Runner-Up 2022
Career Journey
Timeline
2015
📌 Professional debut in Moto3 Championship
2017
🎯 Move to Moto2 class
2019
🎯 MotoGP debut with Petronas Yamaha
2020
🎯 First MotoGP race win at Jerez
2021
🏆 MotoGP World Champion - first French rider
2021
🎯 Promoted to factory Yamaha team
2022
🎯 Vice-champion in MotoGP
2023
🎯 Struggled on Yamaha; multiple race wins despite machinery deficit
2024
📌 Left Yamaha for Honda; 2021 world title remains career highlight so far
French Athletes