1st GP: Malaysia 1996 (125cc)
Victories: 92 (66 in premier class, 14 in 250cc and 12 in 125cc)
Poles: 50
Podiums: 144 (108 in premier class)
7 titles: 1997 (125cc), 1999 (250cc), 2001 (500cc), 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005 (MotoGP)
Only pilot to win several consecutive races with 2 different teams
3rd pilot to win consecutive titles with different bikes
2nd pilot with Mick Doohan to win 5 consecutive title in premier class
2 more victories to equal Giacomo Agostini's record in premier class (68 victories in 500). Ago won 54 races in 350.
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