Packed with thrilling images, this fully revised and updated edition of MotoGP brilliantly conveys the exhilarating spirit of this popular sport.
The daring exploits of motorcycle race legends Valentino Rossi, Barry Sheene, Casey Stoner, and John Surtees are all gloriously celebrated in this unique illustrated history. Packed with more than 150 stunning photographs, MotoGP celebrates high-performance motorbike racing since the start of the world championship in 1949. Each racing decade is dissected and discussed, as are the big incidents, top personalities, and technological innovations. To complete the book, motorcycle racing's greatest names—including young phenom Marc Marquez—provide exclusive personal insights and accounts of what it feels like to race at speeds of 180mph.