MotoGP Rookie of the Year

The Rookie of the Year Award has been given to the newcomer in the premier class – MotoGP (current top division of the Grand Prix motorcycle racing is known as MotoGP since 2002 when the four-stroke era began) who collects the most World Championship points during his first season of competition. Prior to that, the largest class was 500cc.

MotoGP Rookie of the Year winners
The following list compiling all the winners of the Rookie of the Year Award in the premier class - MotoGP from 2002 season to the present day.


 * Sylvain Guintoli, who finished 16th overall in 2007, Tito Rabat, who finished 21st in 2016, and Augusto Fernández in 2023 were the only rookies in the MotoGP grid that year.

Moto2 Rookie of the Year winners
The following list compiling all the winners of the Rookie of the Year Award in Moto2 class from 2011 to the present day.

Moto3 Rookie of the Year winners
The following list compiling all the winners of the Rookie of the Year Award in Moto3 class from 2012 season to the present day.

500cc Rookie of the Year riders
The following list compiling the rookie riders in the 500cc class who collects the most World Championship points during their first season of competition from 1976 to the 2001 season.

125cc Rookie of the Year riders
The following list compiling the rookie riders who collects the most World Championship points during their first season of competition in the 125cc class from 1990 to the 2011 season.