List of 500cc/MotoGP rider records

This is a list of rider records in the 500cc/MotoGP class of the Grand Prix motorcycle racing, since 1949. Riders that has competed in the 2023 MotoGP World Championship are highlighted in bold.

This page is accurate as of the 2024 German Grand Prix.

Races entered and started
Riders are considered to be entered into a race if they attempt to compete in at least one official practice session with the intent of entering the race. These drivers are noted on the entry list for that race. A rider is considered to have started a race if he lines up on the grid or at the pitlane exit for the start of the race. If a race is stopped and restarted, participation in any portion of the race is counted, but only if that portion was in any way counted towards the final classification.

Youngest winners
(only the first win for each rider is listed)

Oldest winners
(only the last win for each rider is listed)

Youngest riders to score a podium finish
(only the first podium finish for each rider is listed)

Points
Throughout the history of the 500cc/MotoGP World Championship, the points-scoring positions and the number of points awarded to each position have varied – see the List of FIM World Championship points scoring systems for details.

Youngest polesitters
(only the first pole position for each rider is listed)

Oldest polesitters
(only the last pole position for each rider is listed)

Pole, win and fastest lap in same race
This is sometimes referred to as a "hat-trick".

Youngest World Championship winners
(at the moment they clinched the first/only title)

Oldest World Championship winners
(at the moment they clinched the last/only title)