Fabio Quartararo wins Rider of the Race!

A brilliant performance from the French rider saw him pick up the fans' vote at the Spanish GP in addition to his P2 finish

It was a memorable weekend at the Spanish GP for 2021 World Champion Fabio Quartararo, as he finally ended his and Yamaha’s podium drought. The Frenchman delivered a stunning pole lap in Q2 on Saturday, which he backed up with a hard-fought second place in Sunday’s race.

Fabio Quartararo voted Rider of the Race!

The polesitter picked up his first podium since the 2023 Indonesian GP, and fans have selected him as the day's star rider!

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Quartararo’s performance captured the imagination of the fans, who crowned him the Spanish GP Rider of the Race – a new feature now available at future Grands Prix.

Get ready to have your say!

Starting from Jerez, fans can vote for their standout rider during the Grand Prix race itself at vote.motogp.com. Voting stays open throughout the race, giving you the chance to back your hero in real time.

The winning rider will be announced live at the end of the Grand Prix, shown on big screens at the track, across MotoGP’s social media channels, the MotoGP app, and in the post-race newsletter.

This new feature will now be a regular part of Sundays, bringing fans closer to the action than ever. So whether you’re trackside or watching from home, make sure your vote counts!

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